Zhao Yi called He Xin and the a.s.sistant Director w.a.n.g Hao to a small meeting room. He said first, "What"s your idea about the character Zhen Nuan?"
w.a.n.g Hao said with a little excitement, "Today, Yun Muxi"s performance is so extraordinary. I"m stunned by her. At ordinary times, she is too common. To my surprise, she has such a beautiful appearance and wonderful acting skills."
He Xin also agreed with a nod. "Xiao Xi was well done. Unexpectedly, her performance is several levels higher than Ding Sisi"s performance several days ago. Ding Sisi indeed has a good foundation but that was a few years ago. In these two years, she is somewhat overproud and she doesn"t act as seriously as before. This time, she is obviously excessive."
Director Zhao nodded and said hesitantly, "Today, Xiao Xi"s performance is really outstanding. But, I"m worried that her performance will not be stable because she is not a professional. If she just outdoes herself today, it may be difficult for her to do that again."
He Xin could not help but agree, "This is true. But, I think you can ask Gong Yu"s advice. He asked Xiao Xi to act the female protagonist, right? Perhaps he knows Xiao Xi"s actual situation."
Zhao Yi nodded but he was uncertain. At the thought of Ding Sisi, he had a headache. "I do want to reconsider the right person for the female protagonist. Even if she is capable, I won"t use Ding Sisi again because of her bad att.i.tude. What"s more, she brought some blighters to my shooting place. I absolutely don"t allow that!"
w.a.n.g Hao recognized the undertone and become anxious. He knitted the brows lightly as he said, "Do you want to change the leading actress? Ding Sisi has a powerful background, so we can"t offend her. If we change her rashly, we may get into trouble."
Zhao Yi and He Xin both frowned. They had cooperated for a long time, so they could be like-minded that they disgusted with those people who did as they want based on a strong background. Zhao Yi spoke first, "Hum! So what if she has a powerful background? Other people fear her, but I"m not afraid of her. In my crew, I merely attach importance to ability. I dislike crooked ways, not to mention her bad performance these days. So, don"t expect to muddle through in my crew."
He Xin knew Zhao Yi"s temper and persuaded. "Old Zhao, don"t be mad! I don"t like Ding Sisi either. Let me talk to her agent again. Don"t injure our harmony!"
Zhao Yi interrupted He Xin directly and said as he remained angry. "Old He, you know my personal principle. Anyway, I won"t use her in the play."
He Xin was reduced to silence. Obviously, Zhao Yi would neither spare others" feelings nor listen to anybody. Thus, she did not persuade him anymore. On second thought, she said, "If you don"t use Ding Sisi, who will you use as the leading actress? Will you really use Xiao Xi? If Xiao Xi is not capable, what will you do? We don"t have alternatives now."
w.a.n.g Hao immediately said, "Right. Although she performed well today, Yun Muxi is not professional and she does not have any acting skills and experience. I"m afraid that she can"t play the leading role. If she made a supernormal performance this time as you said, what shall we do in the future? Where can we find a suitable person then? This is not an insignificant role but an important female protagonist."
He Xin pondered for a moment, and then said something irrelevant, "I think there seems to be something unusual between Gong Yu and Xiao Xi. I always feel that way."
Hearing He Xin and w.a.n.g Hao"s words, Zhao Yi was a little upset. However, his eyes lit up upon hearing that and asked as he raised eyebrows, "Oh? What does that mean?"
He Xin shook her head and said lightly, "I can"t tell. It"s just a woman"s intuition, but my intuition is always right."
After He Xin explained, Zhao Yi breathed a sigh of relief because the intuition was uncertain. At least, he did not believe in it.
He Xin said nothing when she saw Zhao Yi not trust it. In the end, she said, "Let"s talk to Gong Yu first and then ask for Xiao Xi"s opinions. Or, we can try to shoot a few scenes. If she is really capable of playing the leading actress, we can discuss the change of cast. During this period, we can look for alternatives."
Zhao Yi nodded and his knitted eyebrows smoothed as he said in a low voice, "Take two days off. The crew can adjust states. We can look for other suitable people in the next two days."
Dijing International Apartment.
After feeding Niannian, Yun Muxi worked in the kitchen and put everything in order.
When she finished and came out, she saw Gong Yu and Niannian sit on the floor around the tea table. Gong Yu saw Niannian painting. Niannian was speaking to Gong Yu while painting.
Yun Muxi came over and spoke to Niannian softly, "Niannian, I don"t need to work today and I can play with you. So, let Uncle Gong go back and have a rest, will you?"
As she raised her head, Niannian looked displeased. She pouted and protested, "Mommy, Daddy Yu has agreed to be my Daddy Yu. You can"t call him Uncle Yu anymore!"
Yun Muxi looked at Gong Yu with a little embarra.s.sment. She comforted Niannian as she said, "Niannian, that"s not right! You will cause troubles for Uncle Gong. Uncle Gong is a celebrity, so it"s not good if others hear that."
Seeing that Yun Muxi intentionally kept Niannian from calling him father, Gong Yu darkened his face and said, "I don"t mind!"
Hearing that, Niannian said confidently, "Mommy, you see, Daddy Yu doesn"t mind."
Yun Muxi looked sullen. Niannian was always obedient but she became willful as soon as she met Gong Yu. Yun Muxi said in a low voice, "Niannian, don"t be willful!"
Niannian turned her head and cast a look to Gong Yu for help. Gong Yu said to Yun Muxi heavily, "She"s just a kid. Why are you so mean to her? It"s only a name."
For others, it might be only a name. Yun Muxi did not want to get involved with Gong Yu. Before she spoke, Niannian said to Gong Yu adorably, "Daddy Yu, do you have to work today? Can you bring me to the amus.e.m.e.nt park?"
n.o.body could resist her soft voice and sweet smile, as well as big shining eyes. Gong Yu immediately replied, "Ok! I have no work today. I can play with Niannian."
Hearing this, Yun Muxi touched her forehead and spoke to stop him, " That"s not very good! Is it not convenient for you to wander outside? And Niannian just recovered from an illness, so she"s better have a rest at home! "
Niannian became unpleasant and was about to cry. "No! Mommy, I"ve recovered already! I just want to play in the indoor amus.e.m.e.nt park for a while. It won"t be long! Daddy Yu, will you?"
Looking at Niannian"s facial expression, Gong Yu was softhearted and spoke directly, "Ok! I will take you there. If your mother don"t want to go there, I will send you back later!"
Yun Muxi would not allow Gong Yu to take Niannian out alone. She might be anxious because Gong Yu, as a man, had no experience in looking after a child. She had to compromise. After a simple packing, they left for a superstore nearby.
Originally, it was just an excuse that Yun Muxi said that it was not convenient for Gong Yu to wander outside due to his ident.i.ty. Unexpectedly, she really got it right! When they arrived at the entrance of the shopping center, a paparazzo followed them behind. Actually, the paparazzo wandered out today to try his fortune. He never expected that he could see Gong Yu at the gate of the mall, a new star who had recently appeared in a Zhao Yi"s play.
When the paparazzo saw Gong Yu, he didn"t think much about it. After all, Gong Yu was not famous enough. He distained to shoot such a little star. To his surprise, he found that Gong Yu was holding a little girl in his arms. From the intimacy between the little girl and Gong Yu, he antic.i.p.ated that this would be a big news! Moreover, when he took a close look, he found a woman beside Gong Yu. Although he could not see her face clearly, he thuoght that she was a beautiful woman by looking at her back. Maybe she was also a little star in the circle.
The paparazzo took the chance to take photos behind them while sneaking up on them.
Yun Mu Xi and Gong Yu didn"t find that they had been followed. They went to an indoor amus.e.m.e.nt park that Niannian often visited. As soon as they entered the amus.e.m.e.nt park, Niannian looked excited and her big eyes glittered. Generally, children couldn"t resist the temptation. The amus.e.m.e.nt park would arouse all their curiosities. And, they wanted to play all the games. At the moment when Gong Yu was paying the fees, Niannian was eager to rush in. Yun Muxi was tidying up Niannian"s clothes but Niannian urged Gong Yu anxiously, "Daddy Yu, hurry up, let"s go in and play."
Gong Yu rubbed her hair and said softly, " Take it easy. Daddy Yu will play with you after payment. We will not go home until you"re satisfied."
Niannian clapped her hands as she hopped. "Oh yeah. Daddy Yu, you"re the best. I like you the most!" Niannian smiled brilliantly with a pair of big shining eyes. The people around could not help looking at them because the three of them were good-looking and harmonious. They felt warm and envious.
Niannian tugged at GongYu"s hand and rushed in all the way, directly ran to the slide first ...
Yun Muxi sat outside and looked at them. They had a good time inside. Niannian laughed happily and Gong Yu also smiled gently. They were harmonious like biological father and daughter. Yun Muxi looked at them kindly, but suddenly a flashlight flashed across her eyes, she had a sense of foreboding.