"If you agree, we can sign the formal agreement tomorrow. My schedule is quite tight, and I hope to start filming the endorsement advertisement in the next couple of days," Fu Hongxue said, raising her glass and waiting for Qin Chizian's response.
Qin Chizian's perception of her had changed significantly as he clinked glasses with her. "I really appreciate it, Miss Fu. Under normal circumstances, we wouldn't dare to invest so much money in someone of your caliber!"
Beside them, the plump Gou was stunned, but even if he had the courage, he wouldn't dare to mention his commission.
During their negotiations at noon, he had provided plenty of "scoops" to the reporter from Entertainment Report. Now, all that valuable information was in Qin Chizian's hands—bombshells that could easily take down their entire group.
Xie Changmao, Gou, and several other performers took a route through Jiangcheng and returned to Beijing via Jiangcheng International Airport.
However, Fu Hongxue stayed behind. Qin Chizian and Fu Hongxue signed a copyright transfer agreement and an endorsement agreement:
Mr. Qin Chizian, the songwriter of "Wenyuan Welcomes You," transfers the copyright (including adaptations) of "Wenyuan Welcomes You" to Ms. Fu Hongxue for a transfer fee of 0 yuan...
Ms. Fu Hongxue will serve as the image spokesperson for Baoliushu Mountain wild vegetables and Wenyuan rattan weaving from Jiangbei Province's Wenyuan County for an endorsement fee of 0 yuan...
When the agreement was signed, Qin Chizian expressed his gratitude by inviting Miss Hua Mei from Entertainment Report to cover the exclusive story, which also served as a significant favor returned.
It was unclear whether others were pleased or not, but Miss Gao Jiajia was overjoyed. Thanks to Deputy Director of the Party and Government Office Qin Chizian's strong recommendation, Gao Jiajia would accompany Miss Fu Hongxue throughout her time in Wenyuan.
Before long, the two women, who were about the same age, became as close as sisters.
Due to time constraints, Chief Coordinator Wu Youshun temporarily relieved Qin Chizian of his duties so he could fully focus on filming the two product endorsement advertisements.
This saved Wenyuan a significant amount of money.
Upon learning that a popular star would be endorsing Wenyuan for free, Jiangbei Television Station's production center sent a team to assist without requiring Wenyuan to pay any fees—just arrange food and accommodations.
With these professionals involved, Qin Chizian found things much easier.
The studio was set up in the courtyard of Baoliushu Township Government, with Jiangbei Television Station staff handling the set design.
The official shooting time arrived.
In the scene, the setting was serene; the female lead Fu Hongxue wore a floor-length gown as she sat reading in a rattan chair while the male lead brewed tea at a rattan table across from her. However, after several male actors auditioned unsuccessfully and were cut by the director, it became clear that these local actors were too nervous to perform alongside such a big star like Fu Hongxue. Their actions on camera appeared extremely unnatural. Even when one actor finally mustered some courage, his demeanor clashed too much with Fu Hongxue's intellect.
It was now the twelfth month of the lunar calendar in Jiangbei; there was no heating in the studio, and Fu Hongxue was dressed lightly.
After several attempts with four or five male actors failed over seven or eight takes, Qin Chizian grew anxious. She asked Gao Jiajia to bring Fu Hongxue a thick military coat and approached the director. "Director, are there any more professional male actors available?"
The director was a bearded man who had been struggling to find the right fit. Frustrated after multiple changes without success, he looked up at this young man before him and suddenly brightened. "You should give it a try!"
Qin Chizian was taken aback. "How could I possibly do that?"
The director circled around him twice while sizing him up. "You're perfect! Your darker skin will highlight the beauty of the female lead; your strong physique represents health and vitality while showcasing femininity. Hurry up and change into costume; it's freezing!"
He Hongmei squeezed in and without further ado, brought her to the temporary changing room.
The filming resumed:
In the scene, the hall was elegant and tranquil, with soft yellow light cascading from the ceiling onto the ancient wooden floor. On the walls, several classical oil paintings added a touch of literary and artistic atmosphere to the hall, while the colors and patterns of the murals perfectly complemented the details of the rattan chair. The hostess sat comfortably in a rattan chair, her long dress flowing down to the floor like a beautiful landscape. Her features were delicate, her skin fair, and her long hair smooth and shiny, gently resting on her shoulders, exuding an air of elegance and grace. She wore a delicate ring on her hand, with a gem that sparkled enchantingly, enhancing her charm.
On the other side of the rattan table sat the host, quietly brewing tea. He was handsome, with deep-set eyes and a prominent nose, exuding maturity and composure. He wore a dark three-piece suit, with a heart-shaped gem adorning his tie.
He skillfully brewed the tea, each movement appearing professional and graceful. First, he rinsed the teapot and teacups with hot water before adding tea leaves to the pot and steeping them with hot water. The tea leaves slowly unfurled in the hot water, releasing an enticing aroma. As he poured the tea, the steaming liquid was clear and transparent, making one unable to resist taking a sip.
He handed her a teacup; she extended her delicate hand to receive it. Though neither spoke, it felt as if they shared countless unspoken words in those final few shots.
“Okay, beautiful!”
After finishing the last set of shots, the bearded director couldn't help but clap his hands and exclaimed, “You two are truly a match made in heaven!”
Realizing he had misspoken, he quickly corrected himself: “I meant in this film…”
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