Huang Fangjuan is just such a person.
If someone catches her eye, she will offer full - fledged help. But if she doesn't think highly of someone, no amount of benefits can change her opinion.
Moreover, there are far fewer young people who are willing to endure hardships these days. They all tend to aim high but accomplish little.
Huang Fangjuan has a certain say in the screenwriting circle. She may not be at the very top, but she's well above average.
She worked her way up from scratch, so she has a good impression of Gu Sisi, who is willing to endure hardships, works hard, and is dedicated to her job.
Seeing the conflicted look on Gu Sisi's face, Huang Fangjuan followed her gaze and spotted the name she was staring at.
"Wen Meiling? What's up? Do you know this person?" Huang Fangjuan asked.
Gu Sisi snapped out of her thoughts and dismissed her own speculation.
A real heiress like that should have no interest in the entertainment industry!
Thinking so, Gu Sisi guessed it was probably just a coincidence. She shook her head. "No. This name is the same as that of my high - school classmate. I think it's just a coincidence."
Gu Sisi forced a smile, then shifted her attention away from this matter. She beamed brightly and said, "Thank you, Sister Juan, for giving me this opportunity."
She was well aware of how rare it was to meet an old employee willing to mentor newbies.
It was rarer than winning a jackpot. So Gu Sisi was truly grateful.
Huang Fangjuan had been wondering if she had ever met this actress. Hearing Gu Sisi's words, she smiled and said, "If not you, I'd give the opportunity to someone else. Might as well give it to you. It's no big deal."
Saying so, she picked up another script and was about to leave.
"You should finish your current tasks as soon as possible. You'll be joining the film crew in a few days."
Gu Sisi's expression turned serious. This was a major test for her, a golden opportunity to prove whether she was fit for this job.
"Okay. I'll hurry up."
Huang Fangjuan was satisfied with Gu Sisi's attitude. Her impression of Gu Sisi improved a notch.
Just as she reached the door, she suddenly turned around. "By the way, that actress you mentioned just now. I didn't pick her. She's a newbie, brought in by the investor..."
...
Three days later.
Gu Sisi carried a bunch of stuff and followed Huang Fangjuan into the film crew.
This drama was set in the Republican era, depicting the rise and fall of a small family in that chaotic and unstable society, highlighting the unique features of that era.
After joining the crew, Gu Sisi's tasks were pretty much the same as before. She did proof - reading and assisted Sister Juan.
Occasionally, she watched the actors' performances. Busy as she was, running around all day, Gu Sisi was content. Her understanding of this industry deepened.
The sense of fulfillment when she saw the script she had proof - read the previous day being brought to life by the actors and then refined by the director was indescribable.
It was simply a feeling of fullness and contentment.
During this period, Gu Sisi had only seen the leading actors and some supporting actors. The male lead was Ouyang Xin, a long - time A - list actor in the entertainment industry who had won numerous awards. The female lead was Zhao Jiebing, a rising star.
Gu Sisi had the chance to distribute the latest scripts to them, so she had some private interactions with them.
They were all very nice and kind. In particular, Ouyang Xin was the epitome of gentleness, a far cry from the character he played on screen.
No wonder he had remained popular in such a fast - paced industry. His popularity was well - deserved due to his good character.
"Thank you. I've got some snacks here. Would you like some?" Gu Sisi knocked on Ouyang Xin's dressing room. There were no other staff inside. It seemed he was alone, so he came to get the script himself.
Faced with his enthusiasm and his handsome appearance, Gu Sisi blushed. She silently scolded herself: Gu Sisi, you're a married woman! Wake up!
Thinking of her child and husband, Gu Sisi tried to calm herself down, but the man in front of her was just too real.
Gu Sisi's palms started to sweat.
"No, thanks." Gu Sisi stood there stiffly. Meeting his puzzled gaze, she finally summoned the courage to say, "Brother Xin, could you give me your autograph?"
It took her a great deal of effort to get the words out. As she waited, she grew increasingly nervous.
During her star - chasing days, Ouyang Xin, who had just started his career, had been her "idol".
She had been crazy about him for a while, but her parents had stopped her because of her studies. Gradually, she lost interest.
This close encounter brought back memories of her adolescence. The admiration she once had seemed like it was just yesterday.
Since the first person she had a crush on was of this type, it also influenced her subsequent crushes, although the endings weren't always happy.
But at least, those feelings had existed.
"Sure!" Ouyang Xin smiled gently. After taking the script, he couldn't help but laugh when he saw Gu Sisi with empty hands.
Gu Sisi's face turned even redder.
Ouyang Xin shrugged helplessly. "Where should I sign?"
Gu Sisi, acting like a die - hard fan, pointed at her white T - shirt. "Here. Sign here."
Her voice trailed off. She seemed to realize it was a bit of a difficult request.
Ouyang Xin looked at the little fan in front of him but said nothing. He walked into the dressing room, took out a notebook and a pen from the drawer, and scribbled something in front of Gu Sisi.
He handed the notebook to Gu Sisi. "Here. I'll give this notebook to you. Keep it well."
Oh my goodness!
Gu Sisi exclaimed inwardly, trying to suppress her excitement. She had thought there was no way she could get an autograph. Since she hadn't been prepared, she was sure she would be rejected.
Who would have thought that she would even receive a little gift from her idol!
What incredible luck!
Gu Sisi carefully took the notebook and flipped it open. There was not only an autograph but also a note that said: To Gu Sisi. Wish you happy every day.
After reading the words, Gu Sisi's eyes widened. Her idol actually knew her name! She hadn't appeared in front of him many times, yet he recognized her. His memory was amazing!
Gu Sisi was singing Ouyang Xin's praises in her heart, showering him with compliments.
Perhaps sensing Gu Sisi's thoughts, Ouyang Xin pointed at the tag on her chest. "I saw it."
Gu Sisi looked down. There was her work ID hanging around her neck, with her photo and... her name on it.
So that's it. She had been getting ahead of herself.
Her mood went from cloudy to sunny and then back to cloudy. Gu Sisi couldn't take such emotional whiplash.
"Thank you. Thank you." Gu Sisi thanked him profusely and just wanted to escape.
Ouyang Xin didn't think much of this incident. It was just a small thing. He must have met tens of thousands of little fans.
Gu Sisi returned to the working area with the notebook in her hands, overjoyed. A long - held dream had been unexpectedly realized.
The corners of her mouth were almost reaching her ears.
"Here. This is the script for the day after tomorrow. Proof - read it." Huang Fangjuan had just finished her work and placed the script on Gu Sisi's desk.
Full of passion, Gu Sisi rolled up her sleeves and was about to get to work. She casually flipped through the script and froze.
On the character list of the latest script was a name that Gu Sisi had almost forgotten: Wen Meiling.
She pointed at the character played by this name and asked, "Sister Juan, this character?"
"Yeah. The second female lead is about to make an appearance." Sister Juan glanced at it.