Chapter 66: Star Family Chapter 5

  "Time's up! Work's done!"

  "That's it for today, everyone go back and rest early. Tomorrow morning we'll head to the seaside to shoot some outdoor scenes. All departments must have their props, equipment, and personnel in place, let's try to finish everything in one day!" Director Li shouted through a loudspeaker after finishing the last scene of the day.

  "Yes! Finally finished work before dark! Anyone want to go grab a drink?"

  Me!

  "Me too!"

  "Count me in!"

  "Xiao Ning, are you going?"

  "You guys go ahead, I'll head back and check on my mom, have fun!"

  "Alright then, be careful on your way, bye!"

  "Uh-huh, bye-bye!"

  After bidding farewell to the crowd, Su Luo walked towards the bus station not far from the filming location with a pleasant mood, preparing to take the bus back to the city. Although that "family of three" was still living a carefree life, she wasn't discouraged at all. The situation had already improved a lot compared to the original work. Dong Fang was still alive, and the crew recognized her abilities. Tian Mi's protagonist halo had dimmed significantly under her foil.

  Just thinking about it makes me happy! Hahaha... Can't help but hum a little tune: "Still remember what you said, home is the only castle, along with the fragrance of rice and river flowing, smiling slightly, childhood dreams I know, don't let fireflies take you away..."

  Just saw the marks left by kids playing hopscotch on the ground, haven't played in a long time, so ran over to pick up a stone and toss it into the first square, then hopped on one foot into the square, used my toes to kick the stone into the second square, next used both feet to clamp the stone into the third square...

  Sometimes on one foot and sometimes on both feet, playing with abandon.

  Jiang Miao sat in the stroller ready to head back to his residence, and this scene happened to fall into his eyes.

  "What a kid." He burst out laughing.

  As the male lead, most of his scenes were with the female lead, Tian Mi, but Tian Mi couldn't do action scenes, so this part naturally became a collaboration with Su Luo.

  At first, he thought that with such an outstanding appearance as a stand-in, there must be some unspoken secret or intention, but it had nothing to do with him anyway.

  The little girl slowly used her professionalism and professional quality to make him forget his previous doubts, and he wholeheartedly devoted himself to the shooting. To be honest, although he had been filming action movies for so many years, sometimes the handling of some moves was indeed not as good as others, which also stirred up his competitive spirit, making him even more meticulous.

  The two of them worked well together, but unfortunately, every time the director yelled "cut", they had to change back into Tian Mi's clothes and re-do the final pose for the photographer to take close-ups. Every time this happened, he felt particularly frustrated, although he still cooperated professionally, thinking that in the end, it would be her face on screen, not his, made him unhappy.

  The attention in the play slowly shifted to outside the play. Sometimes when filming was idle, he couldn't help but look for the little girl's figure.

  Unfortunately, she doesn't try to get close to him like other actresses would, so the two of them haven't had much interaction until now.

  "Park."

  The assistant pulled over and stopped the car by the side of the road, just a short distance from Su Luo, who was lost in her own world.

  The girl wore a simple pink T-shirt and light blue jeans, her long ponytail bouncing up and down with each jump, beautiful beyond the mundane in the fading sunset.

  Jiang Mo suddenly had an impulse to capture this scene forever. He took out his phone and quickly pressed the shutter button.

  The assistant's eyes widened, with a black line on his face. When did their family's movie emperor become so unscrupulous? He actually started doing paparazzi work and even sneaked shots of people's little girls! It's simply, simply too sleazy!

  Jiang Miao didn't hear his inner wail and continued being lewd:

  "Little friend, stop playing, it's getting dark and your mom is calling you home for dinner."

  Ahh!

  Su Luo took a step back and almost fell to the ground. Isn't this the usually cold and aloof Jiang Jun?

  Why is it so... gentle and amiable?

  She couldn't find a better adjective.

  "Teacher Jiang... okay." A soft and timid voice said okay.

  "Get in, we're also heading back to the city, it's on our way." Jiang Miao opened the car door.

  "Thank you, no need to bother, I'll just take the bus." She politely declined, but it's not that easy to get a ride with the movie emperor. If someone else saw them or if they were caught by paparazzi, it would be troublesome.

  "There are very few buses from here to the city, I don't know how long we'll have to wait, it's getting dark soon, and it's not safe for a young girl like you, listen and get on the bus."

  "It's okay, I can take down the bad guys." Su Luo smiled and waved her fist, reminding Jiang Feng of her combat skills.

  *sigh*...

  Jiang Miao covered his forehead, but he soon thought of another excuse:

  "I was thinking of discussing tomorrow's action with you. I don't want to stay in the water for too long, we need to minimize ng as much as possible, and I think you understand this part pretty well." Then, pretending to retreat, he said: "But if you have other plans, then forget it."

  It's come to this, what can Suoluo do? Besides, she has always been diligent and striving for perfection in her work. Being able to communicate with such a senior colleague is also a learning opportunity for her.

  "Alright then, I'll trouble Teacher Jiang." She politely got on the car and also greeted the assistant: "Hello Ken-ge."

  "Xiao Ning, how are you? Where does your family live?"

  "I live..." She reported her uncle's home address.

  The car continued on its journey.

  "Xiao Ning, do you want to drink water? There's some in the fridge next to you, help yourself." Ah Ken called out while driving, he still quite liked this little sister, at least she had never asked him about Jiang Miao.

  Su Luo said she wasn't thirsty, but Jiang Miao picked up his thermos and poured her a cup using the lid: "The ones in the fridge are too cold, girls should drink something warm. I brought it out this morning and haven't drunk any yet, it's clean."

  Su Luo felt a bit embarrassed and thought to herself, "Teacher Jiang, you really understand a lot," but even if she hadn't drunk from it before, a thermos cup is still a very private thing, right? Is it really okay to lend it to her like this?

  "Of course, I thought to myself, but definitely wouldn't say it out loud: 'Thank you, Teacher Jiang.'"

  Ah Ken glanced at them from an angle where they couldn't see, it seems that their household movie emperor has really taken a liking to the little girl, and is now walking the warm man route, this is really not getting used to!

  Jiang Mo pretended to discuss the shooting matters with Su Luo for a while, and then chatted about other things. The road conditions were good, and they soon arrived at the entrance of Su Luo's alley: "I'm here, thank you Teacher Jiang, thank you Ken Ge."

  "Go ahead and rest early, tomorrow will be tiring too." Jiang Miao wanted to ask for her phone number, but the words reached his lips and he held back, feeling that it would be too hasty and might scare the little girl.

  "Well then, goodbye Teacher Jiang, goodbye Ken."

  "Goodbye."

  "See you tomorrow." Akane also waved at her.

  Suoluo got out of the car and watched as the minivan drove away before turning around and walking into the alley.

  "Jiang Ge, is this... have you taken a liking to Shen Ning?" Ah Ken hesitated for a moment before deciding to ask clearly. If so, he also had some preparation in his heart - after all, being a celebrity assistant isn't easy. Fortunately, he and Jiang Mian had known each other for many years, Jiang Mian was his junior when he was in school, and their relationship was pretty good, so asking this shouldn't be a problem.

  "Mind your own business and drive away." The warm guy turned back into a cold guy.

  "Others were kind and wanted to help you, but didn't say anything."

  The rumor mill of "Dà Nèi" has it that several guys have already taken a liking to her, and they're not short on handsome and charming young men!

  "How could I have known? Who would have thought!" Jiang Miao's face turned even colder.

  "Aren't you someone who never cares about gossip?" Ah Ken raised an eyebrow in the rearview mirror, with a look that was asking to be beaten up.

  "I said we all have who."

  I can already feel the low air pressure in the car, Ah Ken honestly confessed: "The xx who plays the little emperor, the xx who plays the champion, and a young entrepreneur from the investment side who has been hovering around the group recently, and... I forgot, others are not very competitive."

  "If anything happens, report to me immediately." Jiang Miao instructed, taking out his phone to call the broker.

  "It's me. Cancel all my domestic schedules from now on, I will focus on filming 'Dae Jang Geum'."

  What's going on? The broker was confused. Is this commercial film worth their movie emperor's full investment?

  Although it's hard to understand, he should be obeyed because Jiang Miao is not an ordinary artist, but also a shareholder of the company. He says no, and even the boss can't force him to take on any work.

  A Ken whistled excitedly, it seems Jiang Ge is serious this time.

  To think that he hasn't been in a relationship for so many years, as his closest assistant, I'm really worried, fearing that he might be gay like the old lady suspected, and even more afraid that... cough cough, he has feelings for me.

  It's okay, it's okay, my heart has finally settled down. Jiang Ge is handsome, but he still likes those cute and delicate girls who are easy to push over, if they have long legs and a big chest that would be even better!

  Jiang Miao didn't know what he was thinking in his heart, otherwise... the consequences would be unthinkable!

  Tian Bo has been waiting for this play for a long time. In these days, she always tries her best to show Jiang Miao her best side in the scene, and "accidentally" mentions their past acquaintance many years ago, hoping to evoke some memories from him. Unfortunately, it all had little effect, and Jiang Miao still doesn't give her any face. However, after tomorrow, everything will be different!

  And then there's Shen Ning, this cheap person, she wants to take advantage of this opportunity to heavily suppress her, even if she can't drive her out of the crew, she has to destroy her image in the director's and all the staff's minds.

  She picked up her phone and dialed Su Luo's number: "Hello, is that Xiao Ning? It's Mianmian."

  "Hello, Mei Jie. Is there something I can help you with?" As a matter of fact, the two were about the same age, but one was the female lead and the other was an understudy, their status vastly different, addressing each other as "sister" being an unwritten rule in this line of work.

  "It's like this, I plan to go on stage myself tomorrow, I've already discussed it with the director, so you don't need to come, take a day off, you've been working hard lately, get some rest."

  "Thanks, Mei Jie, but I'll still come anyway, in case something urgent comes up."

  "What's the big deal, there are so many people on set and you're still needed? The director said to take a break, just take a break. Stop making excuses." Tian Mian's tone became stern, thinking that as a small stand-in, he wouldn't dare argue with her.

  "That's good, it just so happens I have something at home too, thank you Mei Jie and also help me thank Director Li."

  "Uh, goodbye."

  "Goodbye."

  Hanging up the phone, Tian Bo revealed a triumphant yet sinister smile.

  Everyone knows the importance of tomorrow's play, and just renting the beach is a large sum of money. If Shen Ning doesn't show up for no reason and messes it up, with Director Li's personality, even if he admired her before, he will probably become disappointed and disgusted, and then... Hehe!

  Is there any evidence if she says she cheated on her? Can the phone call recording be taken out? What about the call records? At that time, as long as you deny it to death and make a hurt expression, it's okay. Then find a few people to spread rumors and say she wants to replace herself.

  And Jiang Miao brother, after tomorrow, I will be your lifesaver, you must love me well!

  Hahaha!

  Tian Bo's crazy smile seemed to have seen Shen Ning's extremely miserable appearance, and Jiang Miao loved her with a madness.