Seeing that one or two scenes had been filmed and the sun was gradually rising higher, Ji Xiaoli tightened her overcoat against the wind, took out her phone, and opened the chat interface with Li Songyuan.
Since that incident that day, they had completely lost touch with each other. There wasn't even a like on each other's Moments.
Ji Xiaoli wondered whether this guy was giving her time to think things over or was angry because of her silence.
Staring at his profile picture for a long time, Ji Xiaoli finally took the initiative to chat with him.
She sent the latest script document and asked, [Editor, did you add this supporting female character?]
Actually, she didn't have to specifically ask him about this.
For this drama, there were three screenwriters. To be exact, there was a professional screenwriter who adapted Ji Xiaoli's novel into a script. Most of the time, Ji Xiaoli, the original author, and Li Songyuan would put forward their own opinions on deletion, revision, and addition on the basis of the screenwriter's adaptation.
So if Ji Xiaoli had any objections to the script, she could just confront the other screenwriter on the spot.
After Ji Xiaoli sent the message, Li Songyuan didn't reply for a long time. She couldn't help feeling a bit nervous.
Could something have happened to him?
Exiting the chat interface, Ji Xiaoli was about to call him.
"Are you calling Li Songyuan?"
A shrill female voice came.
A familiar tall figure stopped in front of Ji Xiaoli.
It was Yuan Yuan.
She took off her sunglasses and smiled as if helplessly, "Of course. He's not here today. How could you not look for him?"
Ji Xiaoli vaguely felt that Yuan Yuan was being sarcastic, as if she was not satisfied with her. But this hostility left Ji Xiaoli quite confused.
When Yuan Yuan interviewed her before, her attitude was quite friendly...
"Heh. But why are you calling him?" Yuan Yuan sneered mockingly. "What if he's doing something he likes with his new lover at this moment? How embarrassing it would be for them if you called."
Seeing that Ji Xiaoli remained silent, Yuan Yuan became even more sarcastic.
She gritted her teeth, and her words were almost harsh and acrimonious, "Did Li Songyuan confess his love to you? Did he say something like 'I'm serious about you. I really like you'? You actually believed him..."
"Miss Yuan."
Ji Xiaoli frowned and interrupted her. "Did you come here today just to say these inexplicable things to me?"
Yuan Yuan's eyes trembled slightly. Her gaze, passing through the pupils filled with a glint of water, landed on Ji Xiaoli. There was hatred but also calmness.
After a while, she let out a soft snort and withdrew her gaze. "How could that be? I'm here specifically to interview Zhong Canxi, that is - your..."
She curled her red lips, her expression full of meaning.
Ji Xiaoli frowned even more tightly.
She vaguely felt that this exclusive interview was mainly about her relationship with Zhong Canxi. And most likely, it would confirm their relationship.
Ji Xiaoli's gaze passed over Yuan Yuan and landed on Zhong Canxi, who was standing aside, raising his neck to drink water.
Did Yuan Yuan approach him for this interview, or did he arrange it himself?
Suddenly, there was an uproar.
Everyone spontaneously gathered in one place. After a commotion, the voices gradually became:
"Thank you, Brother Zheng. Thank you, Brother Zheng."
Brother Zheng?
Ji Xiaoli was a bit sensitive to this surname.
After the people dispersed with their gift bags, Ji Xiaoli saw the person in the middle. She realized that her sensitivity was spot - on. This "Brother Zheng" was indeed Zheng Nanfeng!!
Moreover, he was dressed extremely flamboyantly today. It was only early winter, but he was already wearing a mink!
From the sunglasses on his face to the jade ring on his finger, everything about him exuded the aura of a nouveau riche.
Ji Xiaoli was almost blinded by his extravagance. She squinted and quickly walked towards him - what on earth was this dog man up to!
"Zheng Nanfeng!"
Zheng Nanfeng raised his eyebrows and looked at Ji Xiaoli, who had rushed in front of him. He curled his lips and smiled.
"Oh, it's Miss Ji?"
Ji Xiaoli gritted her teeth and glared at him. "What are you doing here?"
Zheng Nanfeng took off his sunglasses, showing a very innocent face. "Doing business."
Doing business? Would Ji Xiaoli believe it??
However, just as Ji Xiaoli was about to expose him, Pan Damin walked over with a smile.
"Xiaoli, let me introduce you. This is the new investor we've found for Our Glorious Life. He's here to supervise the work today."
Ji Xiaoli was completely dumbfounded.
Investment??
Zheng Nanfeng had invested in this drama??
"Ahem," Zheng Nanfeng cleared his throat, stretched out his hand towards Ji Xiaoli, and gave a charming smile. "Screenwriter Ji, I hope for your kind care in the future."
Ji Xiaoli had a look of exasperation on her face. Looking at Zheng Nanfeng's hand, she slapped it away.
"Hehe, sure, sure."
Investor Zheng Nanfeng, according to Director Pan Damin, was here to supervise the work today.
And not long after, Ji Xiaoli found that Zheng Nanfeng was indeed here to supervise, but not the work of Our Glorious Life. Instead, he was supervising her and Zhong Canxi!
For example, when Zhong Canxi came over with the script and wanted to ask Ji Xiaoli about her thoughts when writing this scene, Investor Zheng would say:
"Can't you read? Come on, bro will explain it to you!"
Another example was when Zhong Canxi brought a bottle of water for Ji Xiaoli. Investor Zheng would snatch it away and calmly say:
"Your Brother Zheng is also thirsty. Let your Brother Zheng drink first."
And even more like... right now.
When Pan Damin went to supervise Group B's filming, the assistant director rushed towards Ji Xiaoli.
"Screenwriter, do you think we can delete the role of the male lead's first love? I don't see this character in the later plot."
Ji Xiaoli frowned and looked at the name, then immediately shook her head. "No. Although this character only has one scene, she will appear in the male lead's memories later. She's very important."
The assistant director looked worried. Scratching his head, he said, "Then it's over. The supporting actress they found as a stand - in stood us up today. We can't film this scene today."
"Can't we find someone else?" Ji Xiaoli asked.
"We can't." The assistant director was very helpless. "Look at the first - love girl you wrote. She's in her early twenties, pure and beautiful. The only person on - site who meets this description is..."
The assistant director's words suddenly stopped.
A clear male voice came from behind the assistant director:
"Screenwriter Ji, can you take her place first?"
Ji Xiaoli's heart sank slightly. Looking past the assistant director, she saw Zhong Canxi.
Their eyes met, and both of them remained silent.
They had both read the script, which meant they were both very clear that although this scene was short, there was a kissing scene...
Given their current complicated public opinion relationship, if they filmed a kissing scene at this time, Ji Xiaoli might be firmly labeled as someone who used her position to seduce a young actor.
And this young actor didn't seem to be aware of this. Raising his eyebrows, he smiled calmly. "With the screenwriter's understanding of the character, it shouldn't be difficult to act in this scene, right?"
... Ji Xiaoli was extremely embarrassed.