Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 55 Lake Tour
"The room key!" In the split second before the door closed, Song Ci frantically scrambled to pull out the room key. Poetry Master really is a worry.

Hangzhou, a city known as a culinary desert, does indeed lack distinctive local delicacies. At first, Liu Shishi excitedly took Song Ci to visit several street-side shops.

But after seeing the menus of each restaurant, I finally gave up the idea of ​​continuing to look for special delicacies and just ordered a few dishes to have a quick lunch.

With ample time available for independent travel, the two returned to the hotel after lunch to rest and recharge for their afternoon visit to West Lake.

"Why don't you go back to your room?" Back at the hotel, Song Ci asked Shi Ye, who was sitting on the edge of her bed, swinging his legs.

"You don't take a nap, can't I just sleep here for a while?"

Liu Shishi knew that Song Ci didn't have the habit of taking a nap at noon and would usually read or write novels. Her girlish heart just suddenly wanted to stick close to him, so she followed him to room 413.

Song Ci understood Liu's thoughts and said gently, "Then you can sleep here for a while, and we'll go to West Lake around 2 o'clock."

After saying that, he took out his laptop from his bag to work.

Seeing this, Liu Shishi lay on her side on the bed, staring at Song Ci's back, not disturbing him, and gradually drifted off to sleep.

Song Ci first logged into her email. It was rare for her to be free today. Zhang Yong, Wang Jing, and others hadn't sent any work emails. She breathed a sigh of relief. When traveling, she was always worried about unexpected events. It was most enjoyable if everything went smoothly.

Hearing Liu Shishi's soft breathing, Song Ci got up, tucked a corner of the blanket over her to keep her warm, and then returned to her computer to write her script.

He has already planned that after "So Young" is finished filming, Tengda Culture will follow up with "My Old Classmate" and "Fleet of Time" to create a unique youth trilogy.

After the conclusion of the Youth Trilogy, the Zhenhua Trilogy, consisting of "With You," "Unrequited Love," and "My Huckleberry Friends," will take over, making a total of six youth campus dramas. This should allow Tengda Culture to make a name for itself in the television industry and, incidentally, promote several of the company's artists.

"After all, the scenery of West Lake in June is different from that of other seasons."

"If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is always better to wear light makeup and heavy makeup."

West Lake, as the premier scenic spot in Hangzhou, has inspired countless literati and poets to leave behind well-known poems over the centuries.

Around 2 p.m., when Song Ci and Liu Shishi arrived at West Lake, the weather turned bad, and a light drizzle suddenly began to fall.

However, the West Lake on a rainy day adds a touch of poetry. Looking into the distance, the verdant mountains are picturesque, and the ancient pavilions and towers are even more charming in the rain.

The lake water is crystal clear, reflecting the mountains and ancient buildings, like a natural ink painting.

Song Ci held an umbrella, and Liu Shishi affectionately took his arm and leaned against him.

The two strolled leisurely along the banks of West Lake, enjoying the lake in the rain, as if they could travel through time and return to that classic Jiangnan water town.

Small boats on the lake sway gently in the patter of raindrops. The boatmen at the bow hold umbrellas and row quietly, leading tourists to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of West Lake.

Suddenly seized by a playful impulse, Liu Shishi ran to the lakeside, mischievously kicked a small pebble into the water, and asked with a smile, "Yiyi, was 'The Legend of the White Snake' filmed here?"

Zhao Yazhi's drama was a huge hit across the country back then, even adding to the popularity of West Lake. Song Ci was afraid that Shi Ye might accidentally fall into the water, so she quickly grabbed her wrist and tilted the umbrella she was holding slightly towards her, saying, "Don't get wet and catch a cold."

He first asked a question, then continued, "Only a small part of 'The Legend of the White Snake' was filmed at West Lake; most of it was filmed in Nanjing."

However, the most famous scene depicting Xu Xian and Bai Niangzi's meeting on the Broken Bridge was indeed filmed at West Lake. Let's go see the Broken Bridge.

After visiting the scenic spots around the Broken Bridge, Liu Shishi felt the urge to go boating on the lake. Pointing her slender fingers at the small boats floating on the lake, she pleaded with Song Ci, "Yiyi, look how carefree they are. I want to go boating too."

When Fan Li retired after achieving his goals, he sailed with Xi Shi on a boat in Jiangnan. How could Song Ci refuse such an elegant pleasure?

The two chose a covered boat. Song Ci sat at the bow, rowing on West Lake and gazing at the magnificent scenery. It felt as if they were in a fairyland. The lake water was crystal clear, and the surrounding mountains were lush and green, making people feel relaxed and happy.

The awning boat swayed on the water, the lake breeze caressed her face, and Liu Shishi's black hair danced in the wind. The swaying of the small boat made her a little nervous. She held Song Ci's arm tightly, looked at his handsome profile, and said with a smile, "Yiyi, you've read so many books, tell me the story of West Lake."

Song Ci nodded and smiled contentedly, "Then I'll tell you, according to the timeline from ancient times to the present, starting with the story of Xi Shi and Fan Li."

Song Ci, with its profound knowledge of ancient and modern times, vividly recounted the story of West Lake. Liu Shishi listened with rapt attention, and even the boatman rowing the boat was captivated. Time seemed to stand still, with only the clear sound of the story echoing across the lake, making it impossible to tear oneself away.

Pleasant trips are always too short. The first day was very relaxing, and after the West Lake tour, the two returned to the hotel.

The next day, Song Ci and Liu Shishi visited Lingyin Temple and Leifeng Pagoda, enjoying the scenery of the ancient city.

On the morning of the 5th, the two finished their trip in Hangzhou and chartered a car to Hengdian. The two-day trip was indeed too short.

On the way to Hengdian, Song Ci recalled strolling with Liu Shishi through the ancient city of Hangzhou yesterday. It seemed as if she could see the ancients reciting poems, painting, sipping tea, and discussing philosophy, together with the hardworking and enterprising people of Hangzhou today, writing a thousand years of splendor and a city full of poetry.

The journey was smooth, and the two arrived in Hengdian after a little over two hours from Hangzhou.

Hengdian World Studios was first built in 1996. It was originally the site of the historical film "The Opium War". Hengdian Group seized the opportunity and invested heavily to build Hengdian's first film and television base, "Yangcheng Street".

Later, scenic spots such as Qin Palace, Xiangjiang Street, Qingming Riverside Scene, and Ming and Qing Palace were built. Today, Hengdian is the largest film and television shooting base in the country, with countless film crews and film and television companies stationed here and opening branches.

Following the same arrangement, upon arriving in Hengdian, Song Ci and Liu Shishi first went to the hotel to settle in, this time at the Dongci Building Hotel.

Although Dongci Hotel cannot compare to five-star hotels in Hangzhou, it was newly opened in 2003 and is located near scenic spots such as Qin Palace, making it convenient for sightseeing. The environment is also quite good.

In the afternoon, Song Ci took Liu Shishi to visit the Qin Palace, the filming location of the movie "Hero".

Without a tour guide, the two followed the directions on the tourist map and visited the Hall of Unity of the Four Seas, the Ninety-Nine Steps, the Imperial City, and other scenic spots, all of which later appeared in many movies and television shows.

Since no film crews were shooting scenes there, the entire Qin Palace was open to the public, and the two of them explored the entire palace in about two hours.

(End of this chapter)