doitstory Chapter 578 Media Interview at the Concert?
Chapter 578 Media Interview at the Concert?
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As the saying goes: "Last night the rain was sparse and the wind was strong, and even a deep sleep could not dispel the lingering effects of the wine."
A dreamlike scene adorned the ten miles of peach blossoms.
After that exhilarating kissing scene, the crew seemed to be under some kind of magical spell.
Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
The second incarnation of Ye Hua and Su Su has also come to an end.
Given the production team's current efficiency and the level of "chemistry" between Gu Qing and Yang Mi as the male and female leads, the filming of the final life story will undoubtedly be accelerated, and it is expected to be completed by the end of November.
This is fantastic news for all staff members—they don't have to wait until the end of the year, they don't have to work overtime in the cold wind, and they can go home for the New Year earlier.
For the past two weeks, the entire crew has maintained a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
Just like the delicate pink peach blossoms that the crew members carefully watered every day, they were nourished to become beautiful and vibrant.
The peach blossoms on the branches, one after another, crowding together, bloomed passionately and flamboyantly, much like the smiles on some people's faces.
Da Mimi's usual sharp tongue, meanness, and indifference, along with the resentment and "poisonous woman" aura she carried after her marriage broke down, have long since disappeared.
Instead,
It is a gentleness and brightness that comes from the very core of one's being, nurtured by love.
Her skin became more radiant, with a faint glow. Her eyebrows and eyes were no longer sharp, but relaxed and soft. When she smiled, her eyes curved into crescents, and the corners of her mouth turned up in a beautiful arc. She looked four or five years younger.
This change is more effective than any cosmetic procedure.
Even the crew members, and even those who occasionally run into Yang Mi in the morning, would greet her with "Good morning, Teacher Yang Mi."
Surprisingly, Da Mimi smiled gently and nodded in return, saying, "Good morning."
Every time this happens, the crew members wonder if they're seeing a ghost.
"Is this still Teacher Yang? Has she really not been rebranded?"
Several long-time employees huddled together, whispering as if discussing some paranormal event.
To know,
In the past, Yang Mi was so grumpy in the morning that she would just grunt "hmm" at anyone who greeted her, not even bothering to lift her eyelids.
Now they're actually reciprocating with a gift? And with a smile? And with a formal address?
The sun rose in the west.
Every employee who works on a film set is a shrewd and capable person.
Ever since the gossip about filming the kissing scene that night spread, seeing Yang Mi's gentle, charming, and coquettish demeanor on set whenever she acts with Gu Qing,
And then there's her constant, sheep-like moans that get so sweet they give them goosebumps from acting cute and cuddly.
Having come this far, how could they not understand how rapidly the relationship between the male and female leads on set had progressed?
Is it strange? No, it's not!
They even felt they had arrived too late.
"Love is great! If Teacher Gu had fallen for it sooner, would we have had to suffer like this?"
"It's terrifying to think about! I ran into Ms. Yang this morning and told her, 'Ms. Yang, you look so beautiful today,' and she actually wanted to treat me to something! My goodness, that's so scary!"
"In the past, I would have thought that thing was poisoned with arsenic!"
"That's right. They had to cut off the supply of milk tea before, but now not only is it back in stock, but the price has also changed from Mixue Ice Cream to Heytea."
"Let's suffer a little longer, Teacher Gu, and try to drag it out until filming wraps up. I don't want to serve Teacher Yang anymore."
The staff members were also beaming with joy, having benefited from the situation.
Ninety-nine percent of the entire crew were happy.
Only one person was always frowning.
Our "Dilmurat"—Reba—has been living the most painful life these days.
—The hotel's luxurious rooms,
The morning sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow throughout the room.
Several fashion magazines were scattered on the carpet, half-eaten fruit sat on the coffee table, and a faint scent of incense filled the air.
"I will dedicate my entire life to supporting you~ I long for..."
The sweet singing voice echoed in the room, like a tireless lark.
"Sister Honey... Sister Honey?! Stop singing, please stop singing!!"
Dilraba was awakened from her bed early in the morning by a cloyingly sweet singing voice.
She threw off the covers in agony, hugged her pillow, turned her pretty face to the side, and with sleepy eyelids still drooping, looked at Da Mimi, who was humming a song and putting on makeup in front of the mirror, and wailed:
"Honey, why aren't you sleeping with your 'husband' this early in the morning? What are you doing in my room putting on makeup?"
"Baba Bao, I was just afraid of waking up my little brother..."
Yang Mi spoke gently and sweetly as she applied skincare products with her slender fingers.
"Besides, she's doing skincare, not makeup."
She looked in the mirror and gently patted her cheeks, making soft "pat-pat" sounds.
Her skin was fair with a rosy glow, radiant and smooth, like a flower petal washed by spring rain. She exuded a glow from within, a glow that seemed to come from love.
"You're afraid of waking him up, but you're not afraid of waking me up?!"
Reba was so angry that she flailed her arms and pounced on the bed, wishing she could be possessed by General Duanmu, grab a knife, run to the next room, and kill Gu Qing's "Oukeser".
Her hair was a mess, and her pajamas were wrinkled and wrapped around her body; she was in a state of utter agony.
"Dad, you're a grown man now, it's okay for you to sleep a little less. Your little brother is still a child."
Yang Mi gently rubbed her face with her hands, her elbows already bent to the sky.
She coaxed him like a child, her voice as soft as cotton candy: "Sweetie, don't be angry. Next time, I'll take you shopping, it'll be on me."
"Take me shopping?"
Dilraba, her head resting on her side, twitched her lips and glanced at him coldly: "Are you going to buy a gift for your younger brother?"
Yang Mi paused, her slender fingers moving slightly. Feeling guilty, she turned her head away and carefully applied the face cream to her cheeks in front of the mirror.
"It's all the same. If we go shopping, wouldn't it be wrong not to bring him something back?"
"Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow!"
Dilraba was completely overwhelmed.
Enraged, she threw off the covers, pounced on her best friend from behind, grabbed her long, slender neck, and shook her violently.
Her beautiful eyes were wide with rage, and her voice trembled.
"Honey, wake up!"
Didn't you tell me that all men are bad?
"Didn't you say you shouldn't spend money on men?"
"Didn't you tell me that if you're too good to a man, he won't appreciate it?!"
"Have you forgotten all of this?!"
Yang Mi felt a little dizzy from being shaken. She frowned, gently pried the hand off her neck, turned her head, and looked at Dilraba seriously.
"Baba, my little brother is different!"
Dilraba: "..."
Screw you!
"Waaaaah... Gu Qing, you little bastard! Give me back my Sister Mi!!"
Dilraba cried.
"Daddy, Daddy Baby, you've always been my baby, my sweetie."
Yang Mi gently rubbed her little face and kissed her forehead as a comforting gesture.
The gesture was like a mother comforting her crying daughter.
"Honey, really?"
Dilraba pouted, looking aggrieved, and sobbed through her delicate nose.
"Really? By the way, Dad, are you hungry? If you are, call the hotel and ask them to make three breakfasts, and pack one of them to go. I'll bring it to my brother after we finish eating."
Da Mimi turned her head to the mirror and patted her skin, giving careful instructions.
Dilraba: "..."
It's hopeless, really hopeless.
"I'm full! I'm already stuffed with all this dog food from you guys."
As if she had lost her last bit of strength, Dilraba desperately banged her head on the ground, collapsed onto the soft bed, and picked up the blanket to cover herself.
The quilt bulged into a mound, like a small grave.
But in the end,
Despite her grief, Dilraba made a phone call and had three breakfasts delivered.
"Honey, didn't you used to never eat breakfast?"
After the two finished washing up, Dilraba sat on a chair, drinking porridge made from red beans and white beans, and asked in confusion.
Her hair was combed, her face was washed, and she was fully awake.
"I've always been afraid of gaining weight, so why am I starting to eat again now?"
"I don't want to either, but my brother said that breakfast is very important and that not eating will have a big impact on the body."
After he introduced me to these foods for a while, I felt uncomfortable not eating them anymore.
Yang Mi gently swayed the white porcelain spoon with her fingertips, blew on the bowl of porridge, and put it into her small mouth.
As the warm porridge slid down her throat, she could feel a comforting warmth spreading through her cold abdomen.
It's a feeling of being cared for, being looked after, and being valued.
"I really have a sharp tongue!"
Dilraba didn't want to talk, so she buried her head and ate spoonful after spoonful of porridge with a fierce expression on her face.
That expression looked like he was drinking poison.
Halfway through the meal, Da Mimi felt it was too boring without anyone to keep her company, so she took the initiative to speak.
"By the way, Daddy, this afternoon, a host from Kiwi will be visiting the set to interview my brother and me. Remember to make sure your makeup is perfect."
"When the time comes, ask for leave and come to my brother and me, pretending to be visiting the set, okay?"
"I'll give you more screen time and let you show your face more often; it'll be good for your future career."
"Sister Honey...I..."
Dilraba was stunned, feeling both touched and ashamed. She put down her spoon and couldn't say a word.
It turns out that his sweetheart still loves him.
After a long pause, Dilraba said shyly, "Sister Mi, will it have a bad influence if I come here like this to get some screen time?"
"What's wrong with that? Even if we weren't close at all, you shouldn't feel embarrassed if you can get a chance to get in the spotlight."
As soon as Yang Mi switched to work mode, her old self returned. She curled her lips indifferently, the corner of her mouth curving with a hint of disdain.
"It's just getting some screen time during interviews, it's not like I'm asking you to go crash the red carpet right now, what's there to be afraid of?"
"Sister Honey, I...I'm not afraid of what outsiders will say, I'm afraid my brother will think I'm a bit...that."
Dilraba said coyly, her fingers twisting together.
"What? Do you want to be a concubine, or do you want to offer yourself to me?"
Yang Mi, annoyed, tapped her chopsticks on the rim of the bowl.
"It's not that they're not good, actually both are quite nice..."
Dilraba stuck out her tongue and quickly dodged when Yang Mi tried to hit her head with chopsticks.
"Sister Honey, Sister Honey, I was wrong! I'll only be a maidservant at most, I won't fight you for her!"
After some playful fighting,
Da Mimi glanced at the time, picked up her breakfast, and left.
Dilraba quickly contacted her assistant and makeup artist to design her makeup and styling for the afternoon's interview.
Time flies.
At 3 PM, Dilraba received a notification and, dressed in Feng Jiu's costume with even more exquisite and radiant makeup, arrived at the filming location of her beloved Mi Jie and Gu Qing to wait for their playful antics.
She also happened to see the hosting team from Kiwi.
Aside from the cameramen and lighting crew, the leader was a tall woman, estimated to be 1.7 meters tall, with fair skin, in her early twenties, and with a pretty face.
She wore a well-tailored white shirt with black trousers, looking capable yet feminine. Her face was adorned with delicate light makeup, and her lips were a soft dusty rose color.
Even by the standards of the entertainment industry, she would be ranked in the middle.
Dilraba followed her unwavering gaze and immediately burst into laughter.
"Sister Honey, my little brother is so popular, he's loved by everyone wherever he goes. It's going to be hard for you to enjoy him all to yourself."
This beautiful woman, with her infatuation and love evident in her almost flushed cheeks, seemed to have her gaze glued to Gu Qing.
Dilraba is all too familiar with that look in her eyes. Definitely the gaze of a fervent female fan.
The most terrifying type of female fan is one who is beautiful, has some status, and is extremely infatuated with you.
They have money, free time, and resources. They are not afraid of rejection or being ignored; they are only afraid that you will not give them a chance.
"I can't take it, I really can't take it. Luckily, I'm a woman."
Dilraba fantasized in her mind and realized that if she were a male celebrity, facing such a beautiful girl throwing herself at him and being the type to unconditionally obey him, she would probably have collapsed into ruins long ago.
"Cut! That's a good take. Let's call it a day."
Upon learning that he would be doing an interview and promotion for the platform in the afternoon, Lin Yufen clocked out early.
"Sister Honey, Sister Honey, your acting was amazing!"
Dilraba, holding a towel like a little red butterfly, went over to help her best friend wipe her hands and massage her shoulders, maintaining the close bond between the two.
"Teacher Yang Mi, my name is Xu Yingying. Our interview will be held in the room next door."
A female host named Xu Yingying came to Da Mimi's side and first introduced her politely.
Her voice was clear and bright, with distinct pronunciation, possessing the quality of a professional presenter.
But then,
Her gaze shifted to Gu Qing in front of the monitor.
"Excuse me, is Gu Qing's younger brother...?"
"After filming, my brother usually watches the playback with the director. Let's go do the interview first."
Upon hearing the female host's "special title," Yang Mi frowned slightly, her pretty face turning indifferent.
She took Dilraba's arm and gestured, her tone leaving no room for argument.
"Gu Qing is so serious, no wonder he's so outstanding."
Xu Yingying was overjoyed, as if she had witnessed her idol's excellence firsthand.
She watched as Da Mimi finished speaking and coldly walked away. Unable to stay, she could only reluctantly turn her head to look at Gu Qing and follow her.
As for Yang Mi bringing Dilraba along for the appearance, Xu Yingying naturally had nothing to say.
She sat on a small sofa to the side, keeping her distance, while Yang Mi and Dilraba sat on the long sofa.
After the machine was adjusted, Xu Yingying conducted the interview.
"Hi, iQiyi viewers, hello."
Yang Mi, who had been wearing a cold expression, instantly switched to a smiling persona and greeted everyone.
The interview begins.
Xu Yingying first asked a few questions about the daily life of filming "Eternal Love"—"Teacher Yang Mi, what are the differences between the two characters you played, Bai Qian and Si Yin?"
"Dilraba, what is the most attractive aspect of the character Feng Jiu to you?" etc.
Da Mimi's answer was flawless, her smile was appropriate, and her wording was professional.
Dilraba also cooperated very well, occasionally throwing in a few witty remarks to liven up the atmosphere.
But afterwards,
The more Da Mimi listened, the more something seemed off.
"Is this little girl trying to play tricks on me?"
The conversation quickly veered towards Gu Qing—"Teacher Yang Mi, you've worked with Gu Qing for so long, what kind of person do you think he is in private?"
"Teacher Dilraba, what do you think is the most attractive quality of Gu Qing's younger brother?"
As an entertainment reporter, why don't you ask about the plot or the character development, and instead keep bringing up Gu Qing? What's the meaning of that?
Why are you so concerned about him?!
In the past, Yang Mi would have been overjoyed.
They might even have to fabricate a few heartwarming stories to make fans swoon over the couple after the show airs, and also give the team a good marketing boost.
But now,
She's in her "honeymoon period," and that's when her possessiveness is at its strongest.
Whenever her own identity is involved, Yang Mi answers with a smile.
But whenever Xu Yingying brought up Gu Qing, she would inevitably give a perfunctory answer—"It's great.", "Very professional.", "Everyone is working very hard."
Reba was caught in the middle, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
This situation came to an abrupt end with the sound of a door slowly opening.
Xu Yingying glanced at them out of the corner of her eye, then closed her notebook with great delight and said to Yang Mi and Dilraba, "Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Yang and Teacher Dilraba. Let's end the interview here for today."
Da Mimi: "..."
Dilraba: "..."
You bitch! You little slut!!
Both of them cursed inwardly at the same time.
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Gu Qing entered the room with her assistant.
He saw Yang Mi and Dilraba being interviewed, and was about to stand still and find a place to sit down without disturbing them.
He hadn't changed out of his costume yet; the light purple robe gleamed softly under the lights, his hair was tied up with a crown, and his features were refined and handsome, exuding an air of nobility.
But then, a pretty woman walked briskly over and, with a mixture of delight and shyness, extended her hand—
"Hello, little brother Gu Qing. I am Xu Yingying, an entertainment reporter from Kiwi. I am also a member of the Gu family."
Her voice trembled slightly, her eyes shone like two stars, her cheeks were flushed, and she exuded excitement and shyness.
"Hello, Editor-in-Chief Xu, it seems my fans are all very talented."
Gu Qing lightly touched and released his fingertips. Hearing that it was one of his fans, his smile showed a mixture of sincerity and surprise.
His praise made Xu Yingying's face turn as red as if she had been in a sauna, almost to the point of bleeding.
Gu Qing wasn't surprised; that's how his fans reacted to him.
"Honey Sister, Dilraba Sister, are you done with the interview?"
Gu Qing walked over with a smile, her steps were unhurried and her posture relaxed.
"It wasn't supposed to be, but the interview was finished as soon as you arrived."
Yang Mi snorted coldly and said unhappily.
These are the staff members of major companies; these days, artists can't afford to mess with them.
If it were a reporter from the past, who would have dared to treat her so perfunctorily? Yang Mi would have had her team write dozens of complaint letters to bring the person down.
"Looks like I came at a pretty good time."
Gu Qinggang hadn't yet noticed the strange atmosphere when he arrived. He walked over and sat down on the small sofa on the side.
“Little brother, sit on the sofa. It’s too far away from there for the interview.”
Xu Yingying pointed to the spot where Da Mimi and Dilraba had originally been sitting.
After Gu Qing took his seat, Xu Yingying naturally sat down next to him.
They were even less than half a meter apart, close enough to smell her faint perfume.
"I……"
When Yang Mi stood up and put her hands on her hips, she almost choked on her breath when she saw this scene.
Her eyes were wide open, her lips were pressed tightly together, and she was gritting her teeth.
When you were interviewing your mother, why did you just sit on the sofa next to me and not say a word?!
Dilraba bit her finger, trying to suppress a laugh, her shoulders shaking.
"Excuse me, Ms. Dilraba, we need a quiet environment for our interview. Would you please step outside for a moment?"
Xu Yingying said apologetically.
"Huh? Me?"
Dilraba's fingers slipped, and her expression went blank.
The following interview was practically a "fan meeting".
Xu Yingying sat next to Gu Qing, her eyes lingering, sending him flirtatious glances, and her voice was gentle and tender.
She personally held up the microphone with the platform's logo for Gu Qing.
Gu Qing tried to use the microphone herself, but was rejected by all her attempts.
"No need, no need, little brother, I'll carry it for you. You work very hard filming, I'll carry it."
Xu Yingying's voice is very comforting.
Almost none of the questions she asked were related to the TV series.
"Gu Qing, ever since that birthday party, we've all been hoping you'd hold a concert. Do you have any plans for that?"
"As for concerts... I haven't considered them yet. I'm just too busy with work."
Gu Qing smiled sheepishly.
"Ah... little brother, what about us Gu family members? We really love listening to you sing. We've watched that live stream on your birthday night so many times."
Xu Yingying said coquettishly, leaning forward slightly and getting even closer.
Her fair legs, clad in a short skirt, brushed lightly against Gu Qing's legs at the knees, the touch thin and cool, like a feather landing on her skin.
"Fuck your mother!!"
Seeing this, Da Mimi's pretty face was filled with dark energy, and her whole body was compressed by low pressure.
Her fingers clenched tightly on the sofa armrest, her knuckles turning white, as if she wanted to crush the armrest.
"I'll go back and talk to the team. If everyone really wants me to do it, then I'll try to do it next year?"
Gu Qing put his legs together, looked at Xu Yingying, and said gently.
It seems that there is indeed an extra layer of filter for "fans".
But he couldn't handle too much enthusiasm.
"Little brother, since so many of your songs are so popular, would you ever consider making a music video?"
Xu Yingying continued digging.
The task assigned to her by the platform was to increase the show's viewership after it aired.
Does Xu Yingying not know which topics would generate higher viewership?
Of course, this is the issue that Gu family members care about most!
She's not entirely "paying public funds to chase celebrities".
"If we're going to make a music video, let the fans vote. Which song do you like the most? Then I'll give it a try."
"Oh my god, little brother, you spoil your fans so much."
Xu Yingying covered her mouth, her eyes sparkling.
Then later,
Xu Yingying, true to her fandom, asked several key questions to help Gu Qing clarify public opinion.
“Brother, many people say that you have achieved great success in movies, so why are you still so determined to make TV series?”
Many people think that you lower your standards by acting in TV dramas. What's your take on that?
"For me, there is no distinction between high and low roles. Rather than acting in movies or TV series, I want to portray each character I play well."
Gu Qing's answer was sincere, without any platitudes or perfunctory remarks.
Later, Xu Yingying even asked about donations.
"Little brother, you always donate so much money to charity events. If you don't donate next time, aren't you afraid that people will use you for moral blackmail?"
"I'm not afraid."
Gu Qing smiled.
"What I do is what I want to do, and what I believe is right. Those moral blackmail attempts that may be deliberately used by people with ulterior motives have no effect on me."
"To paraphrase Professor Jiang Wen, a good person will be held at gunpoint, but I will not be a pushover."
“I do these things because I want to be happy. Of course, some people will say, ‘You help others be happy, so why don’t you help me?’”
"I'm sorry, but I'd be unhappy if I helped someone who makes such sarcastic remarks, so I won't."
"..."
When the interview ended, Xu Yingying was reluctant to leave and wanted to keep her phone, preparing to add contact information.
But as soon as she reached for her phone,
"Little brother, come on, come on, I'm starving! Let's go eat!"
Da Mimi saw through it immediately and grabbed the person and ran away.
"You've already eaten at 5 o'clock?"
"Eat, you absolutely must eat. And speaking of songs, I was just about to ask you, have you had any inspiration lately?"
"Does 'Three Lives Three Worlds' have any songs?! Does it have any songs?!"
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...(End of this chapter)