Chapter Eighty-Five Premiere (Part Two)

  Meng Er walked under the cheers of the crowd and the flashing lights, her left hand holding onto Jing Tian Yu's right hand, elegant in posture, with a calm and noble stride. Who would have known that just before this, she was still rushing on the road, now suddenly transformed into a stunning beauty, calmly walking into the cinema.

  "Yuwen brother, Meng'er has arrived!" The little assistant hastily ran in and said.

  "Then let's go out too!" Yan Yi stood up and walked outside. When he appeared at the 'door', he frowned, because he saw Meng Er was not sitting in the arranged position, but was sitting next to Jing Tianyou!

  Yuwen Feng saw the boss's hesitant footsteps and looked at the inner field with some confusion. The position arranged next to him was empty, and after a closer look, he finally understood why the boss had stopped there - because Meng'er hadn't sat in her designated seat!

  He walked over, bent down beside Meng and told her that her place was next to Yan. Meng looked into his eyes and said firmly: "My place is right here!"

  Actually, Jing Tianyou was arranged in the same row as them, just a bit to the side. Meng'er sat down and took someone else's seat, but everyone was understanding, so they shifted positions without any issues. However, Yuwen Feng had a feeling that something about Meng'er had changed since she came back this time!

  The host saw that the time had arrived, went on stage and announced the start of the premiere; introduced the leaders and guests. Amidst the applause, Chairman Yan Yiqi of YiHuan Entertainment took the stage to give a speech! The film director took the stage to deliver a speech! When Yuwen Feng took the stage to deliver his speech, Meng'er only then realized that he was not only the ace agent of YiHuan Entertainment but also the marketing director.

  The speech was full of official jargon, various promotions for the movie, and affirmations of their own artists. After about ten minutes, Meng Er heard the host say: We have invited Kevin, who played Wang, and Cang Hai Meng, who played Wang Ye, to come on stage and sing for everyone the theme song "Step by Step" with the same name as the movie!

  Then, Meng Er saw Kevin walking towards her with a dignified and majestic demeanor, making a polite inviting gesture for her to sit down. Under his lead, she went on stage and performed the song that she had long been familiar with. Meng Er also discovered more than once that Kevin's popularity was really high, as fans in the back seats repeatedly tried to rush onto the stage, but fortunately there were enough security guards to maintain order and prevent chaos.

  Then, the host invited the director and main actors to come on stage, briefly talk about their shooting experience and behind-the-scenes stories, and play a 15-minute promotional short film. During this time, everyone chatted happily, and the interaction with fans was also good, the atmosphere in the venue suddenly reached a high point! However, when it came to the Q&A session with the media, the on-site atmosphere began to become eerie.

  Tianyi Entertainment Media: Hello, Miss Canghai! I heard that the previous female supporting actress was a student from your school's performance department. However, I later heard that you had some disagreements and she left the crew, replaced by someone else! Can you confirm if this is true?

  Meng'er heard him start picking faults as soon as he came up, and her heart was slightly uncomfortable. However, she took over the microphone from beside her, smiled brightly, and replied in a gentle voice: A movie needs the most suitable actors to better convey the "essence" of the movie to the audience; while the director and our leaders naturally have their reasons for choosing the most suitable actor for this play!

  Tianyi Entertainment Media: So, you mean to say that you, a non-professional, can act well in this play, while she, a professional, cannot? I heard that your schoolmate seemed to have stopped studying at A University.

  The host looked at the media's off-script questions, feeling a bit annoyed, but couldn't interrupt. She cast her gaze in Yan Yi's direction and, unusually, saw Yan Yi and Yu Wenfeng signaling to her to be quiet. So, she calmly continued sitting there!

  Meng Er: The performance is for the audience to comment on! As for whether she is still in school, it's her personal choice, please allow me not to disclose!

  Tianyi Entertainment Media heard Meng Er's response and wanted to speak again. The host received a hint from Yan Yi below the stage and quickly 'inserted' a sentence: "Well, the audience's eyes are sharp, and Meng Er's performing talent must have been seriously watched by everyone after watching the short film. Everyone has a certain recognition in their hearts. Okay, next please let the 'Entertainment Extreme' reporter ask questions."

  Entertainment Unlimited: Hello Kevin, I'm a reporter from Entertainment Unlimited Radio! I'd like to ask you, having filmed so many movies, is there anything new about this movie that you'd like to share with everyone?

  Kevin: The new thing is that many of the action scenes in this play are done independently by myself, which is also one of my biggest challenges! However, I was influenced by our junior sister, Meng Er, who plays the female lead in this play. Her actions in the play were all done independently and very impressive!

  Entertainment Extreme: Wow, that's how it is! Then may I ask Meng Er, let me call you the same way as everyone else, don't mind, right?

  Meng Er: Hehe, doesn't matter!

  Entertainment Unlimited: Have you been practicing swordsmanship since you were young? I watched the short clip, your swordsmanship is really 'exquisite'!

  Meng Er: Uh, I had intensive training before filming started, and I really enjoyed it!

  Entertainment is limitless: Few 'girly' girls would like this aspect?

  Meng Er: Yes, maybe it's because I have a deep respect for traditional Chinese culture in my bones, so I especially adore swordsmanship!

  The reporter from Yule Wujie sat down satisfactorily, and the host looked at another raised hand on the other side - a reporter from Yu Ren Media. Well, next please ask the reporter from Yu Ren Media!

  Entertainment Media: Hello, since you started filming "Tian Zhi Cheng", you've always played the role of the female lead. Now that you're stepping back to play a supporting role, don't you feel like it's a waste of your talent? Moreover, the male lead is an unknown newcomer!

  Meng'er thought this person was definitely here to stir up trouble, looking at the smug smile on his face! However, she really wanted to know how DY would respond!

  It seems like this issue has led us back to the question of Tianyi Media's reporters! As long as it's a good show, with a good director and co-stars, what role you play is secondary! Moreover, Meng Er's acting skills are there for everyone to see, I think this point doesn't need me to emphasize again!

  Host: Alright, dear ladies and gentlemen, our Q&A session is about to end! Next up is our exciting lucky draw segment! Is everyone looking forward to it?

  Everyone: Looking forward...

  Host: Do you want to know what our grand prize is?

  Everyone: Think...

  Host: Luxury 10-day European tour for two!

  Everyone: Wow...

  Then 'draw' out of ten audience seat number, and then those audiences come on stage to 'draw' prize, but none of them 'draw' the grand prize.

  Host: What a pity! Why don't we invite our 'female' lead to try her luck instead?

  Everyone: Good...

  Meng'er looked around at the people who were all smiling at her, and she couldn't delay any longer. With a gentle step, she walked onto the stage, reached into the "lucky draw" pool, pulled out a card, and handed it to the host!

  The host took over, opened the card and took a look. The smile on his face already showed that Meng Er had drawn a good prize. As for what it was, the host started to build suspense again!

  Host: Meng Er, if you 'win' the luxurious 10-day Europe trip for two, who will you bring along? Because, as far as we know, Meng Er doesn't have a boyfriend yet, right?

  Meng Er: Uh, it's my father!

  Host: Although Meng's answer didn't have the gossip we wanted to hear, I still want to congratulate Meng on winning the grand prize - a luxurious 10-day European trip for two!

  Meng Er took back the card amidst thunderous applause from the audience!

  Host: After our lucky 'female' lead's big win, next we have the chairman of Yu Zheng Entertainment and the general director of "Step by Step" to activate the crystal ball! Wishing our "Step by Step" a long and prosperous ratings!

  Meng Er exits, brushing shoulders with Yan Yi without exchanging a single glance. This makes Yan Yi feel slightly angry in his heart. However, he still smiles and activates the crystal ball with the director, amidst cheers and applause...

  The movie is now playing...