Chapter 815: Disappointment, Ji Qingwei’s True Colors (1)

Whoever dares to say that Si Fuqing isn’t fit to play JIANG Zhaoyue, he’ll take a copy of ‘The Chronicle of JIANG Zhaoyue’ and beat them to death with it!

This was the formidable Nation’s Heroine JIANGZhaoyue!

Si Fuqing had brought out her spirit, as well as her innocence.

Who could argue against that?

The screenwriter was even more ecstatic than Director Lu.

She couldn’t help but hug Sang Yanqing next to her. “Sister Sang, your Teacher Si, your Teacher Si…”

Sang Yanqing was equally stunned.

Though both Sui Yan and JIANG Zhaoyue were absolute leading female characters, they were entirely different.

Sui Yan was driven by her hatred for the Celestial Ruler, leading her to seek revenge, break out of the demon cave, ascend to the Celestial Palace, and slay the immortals.

But JIANG Zhaoyue was just an ordinary person who unhesitatingly chose to lead the army due to loyalty and faith.

The JIANG family had a legacy of resilience, and JIANG Zhaoyue was no exception.

If there was any similarity between these two characters, it was their indomitable spirit.

“Qingqing acted so well, I couldn’t control myself.” Tao Yunxi wiped her tears. This wasn’t just acting; she was genuinely drawn into the tragic farewell scene by Si Fuqing’s portrayal of JIANG Zhaoyue.

It felt as if she was about to lose her daughter the next second.

Director Lu, seeing how Si Fuqing effortlessly exited the character, was shocked. “You don’t even need time to step out of the role?”

Even a seasoned actress like Tao Yunxi couldn’t calm down for a long time, yet Si Fuqing managed to do it instantly.

What kind of terrifying acting talent was this?

Si Fuqing’s eyelashes fluttered, and she smiled lightly. “Maybe it’s because no matter how well I act, I can’t truly convey the brutality of those historical wars.”

The main theme of ‘The Nation’s Heroine’ was more heart-wrenching than ‘Crossing the Demon Realm’ because it was based on real historical events.

“It’s already excellent.” Director Lu was almost dancing with excitement. “Our budget will be spent on actual war scenes, not special effects. Don’t worry, Si, it will be spectacular.”

The screenwriter instinctively spoke up, “With Teacher Si here, we can save money on a martial arts director.”

Sang Yanqing: “…”

They had just met her artist, and suddenly they all acted like her?

“I trust Director Lu’s production team, which is one reason I chose to take this role,” Si Fuqing nodded with a smile. “But I hope Director Lu can grant me a privilege to personally select the actors for JIANG Haiping and JIANG Xuanjin.”

“No problem,” Director Lu agreed readily. “You’re the lead, you can choose whoever you want.”

The series primarily focused on JIANG Zhaoyue, but it would use a montage to intertwine the story of the entire JIANG family at the beginning.

JIANG Haiping and JIANG Xuanjin would appear in the first episode but die quickly.

To prevent backlash from history enthusiasts, Director Lu hadn’t planned to show these characters’ faces.

But since Si Fuqing requested, he trusted her judgment.

“We’ll start filming in June,” Director Lu adjusted his glasses, unable to contain his excitement. “I’ll try to have the series ready for release right after filming, so you can win this year’s Cloud Award for Best Actress!”

The Golden Flower Award and the Harmonious Award were both held mid-year, and ‘Crossing the Demon Realm’ had already been submitted.

There would be no surprise if Si Fuqing won Best Actress for these two awards.

Director Lu believed that with ‘The Nation’s Heroine,’ Si Fuqing would also secure the Cloud Award.

He was about to witness the rise of a triple award-winning Best Actress under twenty!

“Then I’ll take your good wishes,” Si Fuqing smiled. “I’ll head back to the studio now. Let’s keep in touch online.”

“Alright, alright.” Director Lu stood up, sending Si Fuqing and Tao Yunxi off.

After returning, he couldn’t help but dance with the screenwriter.

Choosing Si Fuqing was the best casting decision of his directing career!

**

Ji Qingyao stayed in An City for a few days. During this time, she fully mastered the techniques Si Fuqing had taught her and could now fight on par with Shang Lu.

Due to her duties with the Thousand Army Alliance, she bid farewell early and returned to Sijiu.

After handling her own affairs, Ji Qingyao finally decided to visit the Ji family.

The butler was quite pleased to see her return. “Miss is back. Second Miss has been clamoring to see you.”

Ji Qingwei had been amassing a large amount of medicinal herbs, and her body had been relatively stable these past few days.

Ji Longtai and Madam Ji were not home; they had gone to fetch medicine.

“Mhmm.” Ji Qingyao’s expression was calm. “It’s just as well. I have some things to say to her too.”

Ji Qingwei had turned eighteen last December, and according to Master Mingdeng’s prophecy, the two sisters could now meet.

“This way, Miss,” the butler led Ji Qingyao inside and called out, “Second Miss, Miss is here to see you.”

Ji Qingyao lifted the curtain and walked in.

The last time she saw Ji Qingwei, she was only two years old and had no memory of it, naturally forgetting what Ji Qingwei looked like when she was born.

But now, Ji Qingwei did bear an inexplicable resemblance to Si Fuqing.

“Older Sister!” Ji Qingwei’s face was pale, but her eyes were smiling. “Sister, you’ve finally come to see me. Did I do something to make you angry? Please don’t hate me.”

Ji Qingyao simply looked at her, her gaze steady and devoid of any emotion.

“Sister?” Ji Qingwei bit her lip. “I envy your healthy body. If you could share half with me, I could go out with you.”

“You’ve felt it, haven’t you?” Ji Qingyao finally spoke. “Sometimes, when you’re doing tasks, things that don’t belong to you appear in your mind.”

“Sister, what are you talking about?” Ji Qingwei was confused. “How could there be things in my mind that don’t belong to me?”

Ji Qingyao didn’t mention Si Fuqing’s name but relayed the words of the monk from Guanghua Temple.

“The new abbot of Guanghua Temple isn’t as accomplished as Grandfather Mingdeng. How can you believe such vague words?” Ji Qingwei’s lips pursed, her voice tinged with disdain. “Besides, what’s mine is mine. How could it be that I took someone else’s? If it can be taken, it wasn’t unique to begin with.”

Ji Qingyao laughed in exasperation. “Do you even know what you’re saying?”

“I’m tired, sister. We can’t communicate today.” Ji Qingwei lowered her eyelashes, looking weary. “Sister, I’ve admired you since I was young. Mom said you’re as good as the boys in the Thousand Army Alliance. I just wanted to see how amazing my sister is.”

“But after meeting you, you said strange things to me. Even if you don’t like me, there’s no need to hurt my feelings with such words.”

Ji Qingyao stood up, her tone cold. “You don’t want to see me. You just want to flaunt how well our parents treat you. But the things you value mean nothing to me.”

At first, having a younger sister made her very happy, and she was willing to save all the good things for her, even if they couldn’t meet.

But later, she realized that only children who cried got the candy.

She had been thrown into the Thousand Army Alliance from a young age and had little emotional attachment to the Ji family.

Especially after meeting with Ji Longtai and Madam Ji several times, she had grown cold-hearted.

Ji Qingwei’s reaction further confirmed that they were not on the same path.

Ji Qingwei’s eyes suddenly widened.

Ji Qingyao no longer cared to see Ji Qingwei’s reaction and walked straight out of the bedroom.

Seeing her icy demeanor, the butler didn’t dare to ask any questions and watched her leave.

After Ji Qingyao left, the butler knocked on the door. “Second Miss, did you have a fight with the First Miss?”

“How could I fight with my older sister?” Ji Qingwei shook her head. “Sister just doesn’t like me. I won’t be willful anymore.”

Hearing this, the butler sighed in relief.

In comparison, the Second Miss was more considerate, while the First Miss’s heart was too cold.

He shook his head and reported the meeting between Ji Qingwei and Ji Qingyao to Ji Longtai and Madam Ji.

**

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of LIGroup.

LI Yanchen put down the file. “Did you find out?”

“Yes, President LI. We found some things about Miss Bai’s time abroad.” The newly appointed secretary handed over a file. “Miss Bai lied to you. It wasn’t her brother who supported her schooling abroad, but her childhood sweetheart from the orphanage, who is also her boyfriend.”

Upon hearing this, LI Yanchen’s expression darkened. “Boyfriend? Did they sleep together?”

The secretary was startled but quickly answered, “No, they didn’t.”

LI Yanchen sneered. “Name.”

The secretary hesitated, “It’s Su Yang.”

LI Yanchen’s expression finally changed.

He indeed didn’t pay much attention to the entertainment industry.

And neither did the heirs of large listed corporations unless the name was very famous.

Su Yang was one of those.

Seeing LI Yanchen’s face turning extremely grim, the secretary’s heart skipped a beat. “President Li, he is a top star, a very talented one…”

Top stars with both talent and fanbase were very rare and highly valued in the entertainment industry.

A sinister look appeared in LI Yanchen’s eyes. “Top star? Even a top star is useless.”

Daring to covet his person, even if it was someone he didn’t care for, was unacceptable.

He intended to destroy Su Yang.

If he couldn’t destroy him, he would make sure Su Yang couldn’t survive in the entire Great Xia Empire.