pertwk Chapter 1300: Song Xiaohua’s Enlightenment Record [8]
Chapter 1300: Song Xiaohua’s Enlightenment Record [8]
Tang Li: "..."On hearing Song Xiaohua is going to make a cameo appearance as the Yellow Robed Woman in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber".
In the novel, the Yellow Robed Woman is at least twenty-seven or eight years old when she appears.
With Song Xiaohua’s height, where her hand can barely reach the table, is it suitable?
Eyeing the mother stepping up to intervene, Director Chen rolled up the script and stepped forward as a human shield, expressing disagreement: "The child having a desire to perform is good; we must support her and encourage her. How can we dampen her enthusiasm?"
Tang Li humbly sought advice: "If I remember correctly, there’s no Heavenly Mountain Old Lady in ’The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber’."
Director Chen: "..."
Even if he had this idea originally, now he couldn’t admit it.
"Am I the type of person who randomly changes scripts?"
"Yes."
Director Chen: _(:з」∠)_
In order to change Tang Li’s negative impression of him, he pulled Tang Li aside to explain: "There’s really no other option. I invited Wu Feining to cameo as the Yellow Robed Woman, but she had a quarrel with the makeup artist and left in a fit of anger. The scenes related to Shaolin Temple were arranged for today and tomorrow. With her departure, we’re in a bind to film. Originally, Xiao Song would have wrapped up the scene of being taken to Shaolin Temple by his grandmaster for medical treatment."
Speaking of which, he also shared his new idea with Tang Li: "Here’s my thought: let your daughter play the descendant of the Yellow Robed Woman. The major plot doesn’t change. Anyway, it’s just two scenes. It’s okay if she doesn’t deliver the lines well. We’ll add voiceovers later."
Tang Li had watched other versions of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber".
The second appearance of the Yellow Robed Woman involves wire hanging.
Song Xiaohua is only a few years old. Even if she doesn’t get scared for her first time wire hanging, her body might not stay balanced.
"Do you see that person?"
Director Chen turned his head in the direction Tang Li pointed, seeing a tall and strong special agent.
Tang Li’s voice sounded in his ear: "That’s Song Xiaohua’s personal bodyguard. If Song Xiaohua cries because of wire hanging, he will surely report it truthfully to her father."
Everyone on Earth knows who Song Xiaohua’s father is.
He’s a terrifying existence, a hundred times worse than the film supervision department.
Tang Li continued: "Usually, Song Xiaohua is held in the palm of her dad’s hand, afraid of dropping; kept in the mouth, afraid of melting. If she gets hurt wire hanging in the film crew today..."
The consequences are self-evident.
Director Chen involuntarily licked his dry lips.
This person could truly achieve banning his directed work with just one word.
Isn’t Yang Ning an example from back then?
Now, Yang Ning is reportedly engaged in high-end peripheral business.
After being banned by the entertainment industry, Yang Ning tried live-streaming sales, but his channel was bombed within days. He relied on his remaining popularity to open an online store selling face masks, but they were detected with excess mercury. In the end, he had to close the store to avoid further troubles.
Yang Ning’s participation in various banquets as a peripheral was disclosed earlier this year by other directors to Chen Wei.
It’s quite sigh-worthy to see a top-tier female performer fall to this situation.
Of course, Yang Ning could also find a regular job with a monthly salary of five thousand.
But those who are accustomed to luxury life in the entertainment circle, spending millions each year on maintenance injections, how would they be willing to work as a clerk in a small company?
Participating in those banquets is also a chance for Yang Ning to turn things around.
If she catches the eye of a rich businessman, even if not officially recognized, having a child would ensure security for the rest of her life.
Yang Ning might snag a good life with her looks, but he might not be as lucky.
Even if a wealthy woman fancies him, with his weak physique, he can’t withstand being tortured by the other!
If he gets banned, the only option left is to go home and farm.
Thinking about it, the previously active thoughts suddenly calmed down a lot: "How about... just let it go?"
Tang Li hadn’t responded yet when Song Xiaohua already came out dressed.
Seeing Song Xiaohua with her skirt trailing half a meter behind and sleeves drooping on her shoulders, Tang Li: "..."
Being informed by her mom that the director said she was unsuitable, Song Xiaohua felt a bit unhappy - she had already dressed up, why say it now?
Tang Li had to use the trump card: "Xiaohua is still young. Flying around in the air isn’t safe. If anything happens, wouldn’t dad be too worried to eat or sleep? Does Xiaohua have the heart to let dad fall sick?"
Song Xiaohua wavered.
Although the little uncle is important, he’s indeed behind dad.
However, Song Xiaohua immediately thought of a countermeasure: "Then I won’t fly, I’ll just walk on the ground."
Tang Li: i‿i
"How can you walk?" Someone disagreed.
Song Jingtian is a good uncle.
In no time, he reclaimed the situation for his niece.
Tang Li looked at the four old aunties brought over by Song Jingtian, still wearing Lishan Fast Food Restaurant uniforms, and her eyes felt like they were pricked. Song Jingtian first turned over a two-hundred allowance for each auntie. After the props borrowed a rattan chair from the neighboring crew, he revealed his idea —
"Our Xiaohua will sit on the chair and be carried by four maid beauties (?)."
"This idea is great!" Applause broke out.
Song Xiaohua pouted and nodded.
Song Jingtian added: "There should be flowers scattered."
Certain director: "No problem!"
Outside the film city, there are so many wildflowers; you can easily get a bunch.
"Could I have some entrance music?" Song Xiaohua also pitched her idea.
Tang Li: "..."
The proposal of adding background music was accepted, and Song Xiaohua made another statement — she wanted a name in the film.
Certain director: "Why not call her Yang Xiaohua?"
Song Xiaohua turned to her little uncle, clearly displeased with the name.
"Call her ’little fairy’."
Accepting the name reluctantly from her uncle: "Then I’ll be Balala Little Fairy."
Tang Li: "..."
Song Jingtian commanded the little girl: "Pucker your lips."
Song Xiaohua cooperated well.
Song Jingtian pulled out his lipstick from his pocket for touch-up, smeared it around Song Xiaohua’s mouth, "This looks much healthier."
... Simply can’t bear to look.
Tang Li had to ask the certain director: "With so many crews in the film city, couldn’t you find another actress to stand in?"
Certain director felt wronged: "You also have to see if anyone is willing to come!"
Wu Feining has been red-hot in recent years, backed by capital. Her cameo as the Yellow Robed Woman was already publicized everywhere. Besides, the Yellow Robed Woman only has two scenes. Which actress would risk offending Wu Feining for a small role?
Then looking at Song Xiaohua again, her little uncle had already painted two Zhang Fei’s eyebrows on her.
In the past few years, there hasn’t been much news about Song Xiaohua.
Why not because the father was protecting the daughter.
Tang Li certainly wouldn’t let her daughter just show herself.
Ultimately, it was her to bear all.
"Does the crew have masks?"
Director Chen: "?"
That evening, Song Jingtian successfully wrapped up.
The little guy carried a suitcase onto the car returning to Ning City.
Song Xiaohua was seated in a child seat, holding a pure golden mask in her hand, suddenly saying: "Mom, wear it once more."
Tang Li took the mask and fastened it onto her face, exposing only her eyes: "Like this?"
"Mm!" Song Xiaohua nodded.
After observation, the little girl seriously remarked: "Beautiful!"
Song Jingtian also admitted this.
Beautiful, it really is beautiful.
However, it’s regarding Tang Li’s portrayal as the Yellow Robed Woman.
Because of wearing a mask while filming, the aura was unmistakably 2.8 meters!
This character ended up being Tang Li’s sole film role within nine years.
The following year, this "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" got broadcasted on satellite, among which ’Anonymous’ who played the Yellow Robed Woman drew countless speculations, her eyes and posture indeed resembled a certain person.
Yet, speculation remains merely speculation.
The film crew didn’t respond; the audience could never get the answer.
Four years later, now that the esteemed predecessor stepped down, the current President’s wife returned to the public’s gaze.
It was during a play "Butterfly Madam" at the National Grand Theater in the Capital.
That night, the leading lady’s appearance stunned the audience, with big wavy curls and a colorful long dress; the tearful scene under the lights was elegant, desolate, yet fragile, captivating both men and women of the world.
The next day, in the Douban discussion group, an audience uploaded two photos.
One was a stage photo of Tang Li.
The other was showing the scene when the audience was dispersing.
In it, there clearly was the former esteemed predecessor.
Even wearing a mask, he stood out among the crowd.
And the boy held in his left arm, as well as the girl holding his right hand, were precisely his and Tang Li’s children.
——
Good night!