Chapter 156: Joining the Film Crew
The next day, Jiang Sui took Miao Miao directly to the set of the drama "Palace Chronicles" to start filming. The company had already been fully handed over to Jiang Lai for management. Due to work commitments, Jiang Lai had finished writing her thesis ahead of schedule and took a leave of absence from school to focus entirely on her job, only occasionally returning to campus.
“Oh, Sister Jiang Sui!” Xu Manman immediately approached warmly upon seeing Jiang Sui.
Miao Miao stood obediently behind Jiang Sui, staring intently at the flamboyant woman walking towards them. She pursed her lips tightly, silently thinking, "Damn it, why is Jiang Sui always so stunning? She always outshines me. How annoying. What kind of skincare does she use? Why won’t she share it with me?"
Jiang Sui wasn’t surprised to see Xu Manman. After all, they had already made peace, and Jiang Sui had secured the lead female role. This was largely thanks to her; if the Ji family’s capital had gotten involved, given Xu Manman’s and Bai Xixue’s grudges, Xu Manman would never have landed the female lead.
Jiang Sui greeted her casually, “Sister Manman.”
Xu Manman immediately took Jiang Sui’s hand warmly. “What a coincidence! We just started on the same variety show, and now we’re filming together. Doesn’t that make us best friends?”
As Xu Manman held Jiang Sui’s hand, several people nearby began taking photos.
Jiang Sui glanced sideways and smiled politely. “Who says not~”
Miao Miao overheard Xu Manman’s thoughts again: “Keep snapping, take more photos! In a couple of days, I’ll be marketing our sisterly bond, hahaha! Jiang Sui is so popular now, I have to ride this wave, hahaha…”
Miao Miao: “...”
Glancing once more at Xu Manman and then Jiang Sui, Miao Miao finally looked away, refusing to listen any further.
While Jiang Sui chatted with Xu Manman, two others approached.
One was an acquaintance, Qin Ze.
The other man had handsome features: sharp eyebrows, starry eyes, a face like a peach blossom—an impeccably handsome man from every angle. She often saw him on TV and at award ceremonies.
“Oh right, this is our male lead, Gu Cheng,” Xu Manman introduced quickly. “A newly crowned Best Actor, and you have several scenes opposite him.”
“You know Qin Ze as well, so I won’t bother introducing him,” Xu Manman said with a smile.
Jiang Sui nodded politely as a greeting.
Gu Cheng smiled. “I’ve heard much about you, Miss Jiang Sui. You’re even more beautiful in person than on television.”
Miao Miao couldn’t help but glance at the man.
In her mind, she heard his thoughts: “So beautiful, but unfortunately just a pretty face. I wonder if she can hold her own in a scene with me. Honestly, while I like beautiful women, I dislike those who are beautiful but brainless. Poor acting would just drag me down.”
Miao Miao: “...!!”
You’re the one who’s brainless! Sister Sui is very smart! Sister Sui even knows which canned food has the best nutrition for me!
Qin Ze, more familiar, stepped beside Jiang Sui. “Of course, I’ve always said Sister Sui looks better in person than in pictures~” he said with a flattering smile. “Right, Sister Sui?”
Jiang Sui immediately stepped aside to keep her distance as he approached.
“Mm, you’re right.”
Qin Ze: “...” Is he a ghost?
Soon, the director and crew arrived to start dividing them into groups for filming. Since each actor had different scenes, shooting was arranged in groups.
Jiang Sui and guest star Qin Ze were scheduled first to film the scenes of young Chen Wanwan and the emperor.
After changing into their costumes and makeup, the moment they appeared on set, everyone couldn’t help but erupt in excited cheers.
“Ahhh, they’re perfect together, just perfect!”
“Waaa, what a match made in heaven!”
“I finally understand why people ship their pairing. They’re so compatible, I’m dying, I’m dying! I have a feeling these two are going to be huge stars, ahhh!!”
Even the other two leads on the opposite side were drawn to watch them.
A gleam of admiration flickered in Gu Cheng’s eyes as well.