Huayu, my cheat code is a bit strange.

Chapter 47 Where is Bai Xiuzhu? (Please read on, please recommend, please do everything!)

In early May, Beiping was sunny and the temperature was rising.

Gu Xiao appeared at the entrance of Longshan Hotel, wearing a simple white sweatshirt and blue jeans, with Squirrel Xiao Jiu on her head.

With her youthful appearance, languid demeanor, and peculiar pet, she attracted a lot of attention as soon as she appeared.

Why is he carrying a squirrel?

"Wow, so cute! It's red!"

"Putting it on your head? What a show-off!"

Listening to the surrounding discussions, Gu Xiao secretly pursed her lips, feeling even more wronged than Dou E.

As the temperature rises, Xiao Jiu, who is afraid of the heat, refuses to go into his hoodie pocket and covets the breeze up high. What can he do?
You can't exactly tie it to a rope and lead it around, can you?

"Chirp—!" (So many people!)

Xiao Jiu ignored Gu Xiao's embarrassment, excitedly barked, and unconsciously tugged at Gu Xiao's hair with its little paws, twisting its head left and right.

Having spent over a month with Gu Xiao, it had grown accustomed to the hustle and bustle of the human world and even found some enjoyment in it.

Ignoring the stares around him, Gu Xiao pulled out a laminated ID card from his pocket, which had his name, photo, and the words "The Story of a Noble Family" printed on it.

He flashed his credentials at the staff and, after receiving permission to pass, strode towards Conference Room No. 2.

Sensing the movement of the small thing above her head, Gu Xiao raised her eyes to warn:

"Don't run around. If you get caught, I won't save you."

Xiao Jiu grumbled in dissatisfaction and twisted her body, but eventually calmed down.

Ever since it went to the market with a certain big devil and passed by a wild game stall, it has never dared to stray too far from him again, for fear of being caught and made into soup.

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The heavy wooden door was slowly pushed open.

A huge reddish-brown oval table occupied the center of the conference room, with wooden chairs arranged around it.

Gu Xiao noticed that there were A4 sheets of paper with the character's name printed on them on the back of the chairs.

The seating was clearly categorized by rank and arranged in an orderly manner.

Gu Xiao muttered to himself, "That's really blatant." He waved his work badge, gave a polite nod to the gaze directed at him, and then looked at the head of the round table.

At this moment, director Li Dawei and producer You Jianming, dressed in dark jackets, were talking quietly with a staff member, while Chen Kun and Dong Jie stood quietly beside them.

Gu Xiao's peculiar appearance quickly attracted the attention of everyone in the meeting room, and the lively atmosphere suddenly became somewhat stagnant.

You Jianming was the first to notice the commotion at the door. When he looked up and saw Gu Xiao's appearance, he was both amused and exasperated.
"You always manage to come up with something new!"

Gu Xiao shrugged helplessly, "The regulations don't say that pets are not allowed."

"Chirp—!" (That's right!)
Xiao Jiu loudly echoed, and even tugged at his hair with her little paws.

This incredibly witty scene even made several previously dissatisfied staff members unable to hold back their laughter.

The tense atmosphere eased, and the meeting room became lively again.

Li Dawei didn't care about such a trivial matter, but simply reminded him:
"You need to make sure it doesn't run around or make any noise that might disturb others."

“That makes perfect sense.” Gu Xiao nodded readily.

"Don't just stand there like an idiot," You Jianming waved his hand and pointed around. "Get to know everyone and get into the zone quickly."

Gu Xiao responded and moved Xiao Jiu from her head to her shoulder, beginning her first professional social interaction in her life.

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"Hello, I'm Liu Jiajia." Liu Jiajia, who plays the third concubine, smiled gently and extended her hand.

"Gu Xiao." He shook hands with her gently and introduced himself.

"Chi Shuai, it's nice to meet you." Chi Shuai, who plays Liu Chunjiang, is very sunny and has the cheerfulness of a big boy.

"Nice to meet you." Gu Xiao nodded in greeting.

When it was the turn of a middle-aged man with a calm demeanor and a familiar face, he spoke first, his voice steady: "Kou Zhenhai."

Gu Xiao's heart stirred slightly, and she bowed slightly: "Hello, Teacher Kou, I've heard so much about you."

The man in front of me is a veteran actor who played Jin Quan, the father of Jin Yanxi, in his previous life.

It is worth mentioning that Kou Zhenhai is also a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, making him his senior.

A strange glint flashed in Gu Xiao's eyes at the thought.

Director Li Dawei, a 93 graduate of the Cinematography Department of Beijing Film Academy.

The male lead, Chen Kun, is a graduate of the 96 class of the Performance Department at Beijing Film Academy.

The lead actress, Dong Jie, is not from the Beijing Film Academy, but she is also a "Zhang Yimou girl".

Now, even Kou Zhenhai, who plays Jin Quan, the pillar of the family, is a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy.
He didn't just join a film crew, he clearly stirred up trouble at the Beijing Film Academy!

No wonder President You agreed so readily in the meeting room and took good care of us in the studio afterwards—that's the real reason!
Aside from Professor Huo Xuan's influence, half, or even most, of the cast and crew of "The Story of a Noble Family" are their own people from the Beijing Film Academy!

What do you mean by "getting along well"? That's all nonsense!
Wait, there seems to be another student from Beijing Film Academy.
Gu Xiao seemed to remember something, and twisted her head left and right.

Chi Shuai, who plays Liu Chunjiang, asked curiously, "Are you looking for someone?"

“I’m looking for Bai Xiuzhu,” Gu Xiao said.

Chi Shuai shook his head. "You don't need to look anymore, she won't come."

Gu Xiao was stunned. "Why?"

Chi Shuai said, "I heard from the staff that the actress playing Bai Xiuzhu is Korean, but her visa is blocked, so she can't come."

Gu Xiao was slightly taken aback: "Is that so?"

Is Liu Yifei not Bai Xiuzhu's first choice?
This was the first time he had ever heard of such a thing.

That's true, she's currently studying in New York and doesn't have time to attend auditions.

But if that's the case, how did she manage to play Baek Soo-joo?

Could this be the butterfly effect he caused?
One question after another surfaced in Gu Xiao's mind. Just as he was lost in thought, You Jianming clapped his hands and announced in a loud voice:
"Alright, everyone's here. Find your seats and let's begin the script reading."

The conference room fell silent instantly.

Gu Xiao's gaze swept across the conference room, and she quickly found the seat with the name "Ouyang Yujian" on it at the end of the long table.

He walked over and sat down, placed his backpack at his feet, and then stuffed Xiao Jiu into the side pocket, leaving only its little head sticking out.

Xiao Jiu barked in dissatisfaction, but under Gu Xiao's warning gaze, it obediently shrank back, its two front paws gripping the edge of the pocket like a little observer.

The staff began distributing the final script.

The heavy printed document came into my hands, carrying the unique smell of ink and paper.

Director Li Dawei sat in the main seat and, without any unnecessary words, went straight to the point:

"The script reading for 'The Story of a Noble Family' is now beginning. Let's start with the first scene."

The reading session has officially begun.

The first to speak was Kou Zhenhai, who played Jin Quan. His voice was deep and powerful, carrying the authority and world-weariness of a patriarch, instantly transporting everyone into the outwardly glamorous but inwardly corrupt Jin family compound.
Gu Xiao listened quietly, but in her heart she was wondering whether she should call Liu Yifei.

International calls can be a bit expensive.
(End of this chapter)