Translated by Serena Love

Edited by Azure

Chapter 32: The Princess and the Dragon

"Director, is that row of clothes being worn by the actors who will play with me?" Tang Qiaoqiao prayed in her heart. Please let it not be hers, let it not be hers.

The director casually said, "No, they are all for you. You can try them one by one and choose the most suitable ones."

'Fine!'

'What am I afraid of?'

Tang Qiaoqiao couldn't help but step forward and have a look. This row of clothes and the other row of pink and white dresses were the two extremes.

What’s hanging on it?

For example, a black windbreaker studded with rivets, a tube top, a miniskirt with a metallic luster, and even a long leather whip.

She was suddenly worried whether the ad could pass censorship.

Tang Qiaoqiao raised her hand and asked, "What kind of drink are we advertising?" This was probably not a soft drinks company.

"Don't you know?" The director was puzzled. She didn't even know the product of the commercials she was shooting. What a strange artist.

When Tang Qiaoqiao heard that Brother Qian said that she had a drink to endorse, she was so excited that she didn't even pay attention to what drink it was. She immediately agreed to sign the contract. Anyways, drinks were all the same.

The director explained to her, "This time, we are shooting a commercial for a new energy drink."

"Energy drink?" Tang Qiaoqiao suddenly had a bad feeling.

"This drink has the power to refresh the brain and improve the body's functions, so our advertising plan mainly shows the beneficial effect of drinking.." As the director explained his plan, he was very excited. He added the content of the advertisement and showed it with gestures.

Tang Qiaoqiao suddenly collapsed after hearing this. Is it possible to cancel now?

The director saw her mouth bend down as if she was not in high spirits. He patted her on the shoulder vigorously and encouraged her, "You are young. Just take good shots, and when the advertisements are finished, they will print your photos on the bottle nationwide. No, it will be sold worldwide."

'Printed on the bottle!'

'Worldwide sales!'

"I will shoot. I can do it!" Tang Qiaoqiao was instantly rejuvenated, as if she was injected with chicken blood.

The director clapped his hands, "Okay, the makeup artist is here to put your makeup on, and the stylist will prepare you. Others quickly set up the scene and start shooting as soon as the styling is completed."

So Tang Qiaoqiao was pulled over for a makeover of her whole body. She had fair and translucent skin, and so it was okay to appear on camera without makeup. The makeup artist couldn't help but ask, "Qiaoqiao, your skin is so good. What skincare products are you using? Are they expensive?"

Tang Qiaoqiao thought for a while, "Nothing special. It's all from nutrition." After eating vegetables grown by her own spiritual power every day, it was impossible for her skin to not be good.

The stylist put on a big pink tulle skirt for Tang Qiaoqiao. The skirt was light and transparent and embroidered with white flowers. Her hair bun was loosened and draped behind her back, with small curls added to the end. They put a pearl hairpin by her right ear. Her image looked elegant and refined.

The stylist kept admiring her and praised her looks.

Tang Qiaoqiao looked in the mirror, and her heart was so happy. Although she didn’t know much about luxury brands, this skirt was not a low-end product based on the material or design. She held the skirt and turned around twice. She asked the stylist, "Is this skirt expensive?"

She had to ask for fear that they would ask her to pay if it was torn by accident.

The stylist said triumphantly, "These skirts are the latest models of this year. Just for the show."

"Is your company so good to spokespersons? They made such a big deal for an advertisement?"

The stylist herself was a little confused. " Our company has always been very generous to our partners, but this is the first time we have done such a big deal. Our general manager himself prepared it. You are lucky."

Tang Qiaoqiao thought to herself that she had to be more careful.

She wore the costume and came to the shooting site. if the director saw her on stage, he praised her and asked her to enter the set to prepare.

The shooting site was a huge shed with a green screen for special effects in the post-production. There was some rockery and fake sand piles on the site, as well as a few fake trees. Next to a tree, there was a person who was about to play with Tang Qiaoqiao.

Oh, he couldn’t be called a person. It was the dragon that would play with her.

This story would show a dragon chasing a poor princess alone in the woods.

However, Tang Qiaoqiao looked at the actor, dressed in green tights all over, with only a pair of eyes exposed and a pair of small green wings on his back. He was short and fat, with two flabby wings hanging behind him.

Although she knew that they would change it with special effects, now, the evil dragon was too cute. Were they sure he could frighten the princess?

No, she couldn’t laugh. She was a professional actor, and she must do her best after she accepted the money.

The director told them about their positions again, then picked up the loudspeaker and shouted, "Everyone is here. Action!"

"Wait a minute." Tang Qiaoqiao suddenly interrupted him.

Director: "What's the matter?"

Tang Qiaoqiao closed her eyes. "Give me some time to collect my emotions first."

A few seconds later, she said she was ready.

Immediately afterward, the princess ran into the field. Her expression was nervous and scared, and she even had tears in her eyes. She ran hard through the woods full of thorns, and the branches of the tree tore her skirt. She staggered, but the evil dragon was still chasing after her.

She couldn't help but shout to the sky, "Oh, my prince, where are you?"

The evil dragon said slyly, "Oh, this is too bad, your Royal Highness. Your prince is still on his way."

The princess was so frightened. A vine suddenly tripped her over, and she fell to the ground. When the evil dragon's claws were about to reach her, a bottle of drink suddenly fell from the sky and landed in front of her.

She didn't know what it was but quickly picked up and opened the bottle cap.

The director shouted, "Yes, the rhythm is right. Drink it quickly."

Tang Qiaoqiao gulped it down. Alas, it was delicious, and her eyes lit up.

Gulp, gulp, gulp.

Soon, the bottle of drink bottomed out.

"Okay, cut."

The director was overjoyed. He thought that Tang Qiaoqiao hadn't acted much, and he was ready to try over and over again. Unexpectedly, her ability to express emotions was quite in place. Her tearful eyes were really pitiful.

What was even more unexpected was that she drank the whole bottle of energy drink in one breath. He had shot so many food advertisements. Many celebrities would taste a bite or two symbolically or even eat it in front of the camera but turn around and spit it out off-screen.

Tang Qiaoqiao was too sincere. The director was becoming more and more fond of her.

The director was very satisfied with thistake. After making up a few shots from different angles, he quickly entered the second half of shooting.

After drinking the energy drink, the princess transformed. The fairy princess dress disappeared, turned into a black sequined tube top and mini skirt. Her shoes changed from high heels to knee-length boots. Her curly hair also changed into fluffy explosive curls in seconds.

Her makeup was sultry and charming. She held a leather whip in her hand and looked up sharply at the dragon.

Director: "Okay, this expression is perfect. Tang Qiaoqiao will swing the whip next."

Tang Qiaoqiao looked at the whip hesitantly. Did they really want her to swing it?

The director was afraid that Tang Qiaoqiao would not be able to swing it and added, "Don't be afraid that you will swing it badly. You can do it as boldly as you can. We can edit it with special effects later."

After hearing this sentence, Tang Qiaoqiao slammed the whip towards the dragon. It was so beautiful that it swayed with a beautiful wave in the air.

The whip even brushed past the dragon's arm, hitting the ground with a loud sound.

Evil Dragon & Director: ???

Tang Qiaoqiao was already fully engaged in the play and said loudly, "Oh, you stupid dragon, this princess can completely defeat you even if there is no prince."

So they saw her swing the whip to beat the dragon. She ran forward, and finally, she flicked the whip, entangled the dragon's body, pulled it back, and then kicked the dragon into the air with a right kick.

This was a must-have for the director. There is no need to explain. Her kick was too famous.

Before flying out, the evil dragon shouted, "Just you wait, I will come back again!" Of course, the flying still needed post-production special effects.

Later, Tang Qiaoqiao changed into a few more outfits, the plot remained the same, but the venue was changed from the forest to the desert. By the end of the shooting, she had drunk five or six bottles of energy drinks.

The filming of the advertisement was extremely smooth. The director was very satisfied with Tang Qiaoqiao, and they shared contact information. He said that he would definitely be looking for her next time when there was a suitable opportunity.

Tang Qiaoqiao didn't know that Brother Qian had also come to the filming scene until after the shooting. Who knows how long he watched her there. More importantly, next to him stood a man in a white suit. The two of them were very friendly to each other, talking and laughing.

Brother Qian waved to Tang Qiaoqiao. She hadn't changed her costume and ran over with her whip.

"Brother Qian, when did you come?"

"Not long after you arrived," Brother Qian smiled flatly and pointed to the man next to him, "I'll introduce you. This is your boss this time, Mr. Zheng Gongju, the advertiser."

Zheng Gongju pushed the gold-rimmed glasses on his face, pretending to be calm, and stretched out his hand, "Miss Tang, hello."

Tang Qiaoqiao hurriedly stretched her hand and said, "Hello."

This Mr. Zheng had a pretty and gentle appearance. She originally thought that the boss who would think of this advertising plan must be a nouveau riche with no taste.

However, at this time, Zheng Gongju, who was considered to be gentle, was howling in his heart, 'Ah, ah, she shook hands with me. Her hands are so soft.'

'Ahhhh, she looked great with the whip.' He knew that this black skirt and boots would definitely suit her.

However, no matter how fanatical his heart was, he remained calm on the surface.

"I wanted to meet Miss Tang for a long time, especially after seeing Miss Tang's brave feat last time. I really admire you. Our company is fortunate to be able to cooperate with you this time."

Tang Qiaoqiao pursed her lips and smiled. "Thank you for your kind words."

"You acted very well just now. After the later post-production is finished, it will be broadcast on TV."

"Great." Tang Qiaoqiao laughed, "Your drinks are also delicious. I like them very much."

"Really? Then I'll let you take a few boxes home." Zheng Gongju said eagerly.

"That's not necessary."

"No, as usual, we will send the sponsored drinks for the spokesperson in the future."

"Thank you."

Originally, Brother Qian suggested that Tang Qiaoqiao, Zheng Gongju, the director, and others should have a meal together, but after looking at the time, Tang Qiaoqiao thought that it was a bit late. Zheng Gongju also felt that he couldn't get in touch with Tang Qiaoqiao too quickly, so they agreed to meet again next time and then went back home.

When Shen Yue watched Tang Qiaoqiao move boxes after boxes of drinks into the house, he looked disgusted. "We are not a waste collection station."

Tang Qiaoqiao: "What waste? This is the drink I endorsed. The boss gave them to me."

Shen Yue picked up a bottle and looked at it. "It turns out to be an energy drink advertisement, not a little fresh green tea."

"Don't laugh. It went very well today. The director and the boss praised me." Tang Qiaoqiao sat up a bit and felt that her whole body was full of endless energy. The drink was now beginning to take effect.

Shen Yue frowned, "How much did you drink?"

"I drank..." Tang Qiaoqiao counted with her fingers, "Six or seven bottles."

"It is the result of your own stupidity."

"This shows that their drinks are really effective, not false propaganda."

It's just that she can't sleep now. What should she do?

Tang Qiaoqiao suddenly turned to Shen Yue and said with excitement, "Let's do something that consumes energy."

'Things that consume energy?'

"What do you want to do?" Some colorful thoughts flashed through Shen Yue's mind, and he looked at her strangely.

"I want to cook live." Tang Qiaoqiao stood up abruptly.

'That's it?' Shen Yue had mixed feelings in his heart, not knowing whether he felt fortunate or regretful. "Don't you know what time it is now?"

"It doesn't matter. Just treat it as supper." Tang Qiaoqiao did as she said and immediately rushed into the kitchen. Once she touched the kitchen knife and spatula, she felt that a surge of strength concentrated in her hands.

She turned on the live broadcast on her mobile phone. Even though it was o'clock at night, many actually just lied down at this time and browsed through their phones. This time was really the perfect time.

Therefore, many fans flooded into Tang Qiaoqiao's live broadcast room.

Tang Qiaoqiao smiled brightly. "It seems that there are many night owls like me. Those who can't sleep, come see me cook."

【Ah ah ah late-night welfare. Fortunately, I didn't sleep】

【It's late-night newspaper reading for me. After reading, I can't sleep anymore】

【Knock the bowl and wait. Qiao Qiao, will you do a live lottery this time?】

Tang Qiaoqiao replied to her fans, "This time, there is no draw. I will prepare a little more for you next time."

She flipped through the refrigerator for ingredients, took out half a tender chicken, and made scallion sauce.

The chicken was a very tender farm chicken. After washing, she spread a thin layer of salt, then put ginger slices and green onion knot on the steamer, put the chicken on it, and steamed them for about ten minutes.

The soul of scallion chicken was that fragrant scallion oil.

A handful of fresh green onions were divided into white and green parts. After the oil was hot in the pan, she fried the white onions until golden, and then added the green onions. After they were fragrant, she removed the scallions.

The remaining scallion oil was mixed with the original soup left by the steamed chicken and seasoned with a little soy sauce.

The chicken had been chopped and placed into pieces. Once the warm scallion oil was poured on the chicken, the thick and fragrant chicken with scallion oil was ready.

Next, she washed and cut a fresh lotus root into pieces, chopped the pork belly into minced meat, stirred well with seasonings, and filled the lotus root with stuffing.

The batter was blended with flour, cornstarch, egg white, etc. The stuffed lotus root was covered with batter and fried in the pan. It could be taken out when the surface was golden and crisp.

Tang Qiaoqiao did not use sauce but crushed salt, pepper, and sesame seeds and sprinkled them on the stuffed lotus root. The various flavors were mixed together and made it tangy.

Fans in the live broadcast room were already clamoring. Tang Qiaoqiao smiled and asked them to wait a while. It was not finished yet.

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