Disagree? My husband has a mouth, there was no misunderstanding at all!

Chapter 192 Of course, we're best friends, not cousins.

When Sasha saw Yan Zhuoyu return, she waved frantically at her.

"Hey Yan, how's it going? The director said we're going to take a group photo later. After that, can I take a picture with you alone and post it on Instagram to show off?"

Yan Zhuoyu readily agreed: "Of course, no problem."

Upon hearing this, Angelo, who was standing nearby, also clamored and came over with her phone, pressing close to Yan Zhuoyu's arm: "I want to take a photo with Sister Yan too!"

Yan Zhuoyu gently stroked her hair, subtly leaning slightly towards Sasha, maintaining a proper distance from Angelo.

This is not a good idea. Be careful, or Zhuoye might start thinking about her age again.

She suggested, "How about the three of us take a group photo together?"

Sasha pouted: "I don't want to take pictures with little kids. You're all so young, it makes me look too old."

Angelo chuckled: "It doesn't matter, as long as Sister Yan is standing next to me. I want to brag to my friend that he's a huge fan of Nightingale. Although I didn't get a chance to take a picture with the first-generation Nightingale, he'll definitely be incredibly jealous if he sees me in the same frame as the second-generation Little Nightingale."

Yan Zhuoyu smiled and agreed, then brought Qiao Xinyun over as a backup, having her stand next to them for a photo.

On the way back to the hotel, Qiao Xinyun chuckled, "What agent gets this kind of treatment? After you retire, I can just take these photos and make up a foreign superstar identity for myself and debut right here."

Yan Zhuoyu linked her arm with hers and leaned on her shoulder: "Oh, special times call for special measures, you don't want your raises, bonuses, and benefits to disappear, do you?"

Qiao Xinyun: "..."

What the heck? The way her artist said that sounds like something out of a romance novel.

Both of them had been drinking, so they hired a designated driver to take them back to their hotel.

Director Mei Jie and the cast shared a group photo on social media, and took the opportunity to mention the AI ​​technology sponsored by President Pei.

Most netizens had a mild attitude.

Wow, I can't wait to watch the new season! When will the trailer be released?

[I can't wait! With such a big sponsor, the special effects are sure to be even better than last season. I grew up watching this show and witnessed the production team's equipment improve and the cast and crew rise to fame. It's wonderful how the actors and audience can grow together; I hope it continues forever!]

[This woman with East Asian features, must be the actress who will be playing Nightingale? Her name is Yan Zhuoyu? I heard she's the original Nightingale, the daughter of Ms. Jiang Yuelin, and they look quite alike.]

Cultured Chinese netizens even quoted classical texts, using a line from "A New Account of Tales of the World" to express their amazement: "No wonder he has the bearing of an old friend; it turns out he is the son of an old friend."

Director Major previously released a promotional poster, announcing the return of bounty hunter Nightingale in season eleven.

However, since the script was not yet complete and the filming location was in mainland China, in order to maintain the mystery of Nightingale, only Yan Zhuoyu's back was shown in the poster design.

She wore a dark blue hoodie and Nightingale makeup, revealing only half of her battle-worn, resolute profile. Her features were almost 90% similar to Jiang Yuelin's.

This group photo of the cast and crew at a dinner party marks the first time Yan Zhuoyu has officially appeared in the public eye with her full face visible to overseas fans.

Previously, many viewers questioned whether director Mei Jie was using nostalgia for marketing purposes and maliciously exploiting the audience's emotions.

Now that the group photo has been released, some fans who had just calmed down have been thrown into a frenzy again.

Someone bypassed the Great Firewall and dug up clips of Yan Zhuoyu's past TV dramas: "Still saying it's not just selling nostalgia? Jiang Yuelin's acting is indeed commendable, but her daughter clearly didn't inherit that talent. I randomly picked a clip of her performance in a campus drama, and it made me feel incredibly uncomfortable. She's practically the epitome of a naive and innocent character; she's completely unsuitable to play the Nightingale!"

[Haha, I think this newcomer is more suited to play Bairui, the daughter of the C-sector base commander, than Nightingale.]

[I'm dying of laughter. The person upstairs is using such foul language. Is this what a cultured person is like?]

Bai Ruili, the daughter of the C-sector base commander, is a typical love-obsessed girl who is determined to marry a powerful figure. Later, she exploits a loophole, successfully matches genetically, and marries a young officer from another base as she wishes.

However, this officer was a spy, which led to Bai Ruili indirectly causing the deaths of most of the people in the base.

He said that Yan Zhuoyu was suitable to play Bai Ruili, which not only implied that she was a naive and incompetent girl, but also satirized Jiang Yuelin's love-obsessed nature.

The comments section of director Major's account has never been so popular. The audience's opinions can be summarized in one sentence: "Don't ruin a classic!"

Faced with these criticisms, director Major maintained a calm demeanor in his responses: "The Ashes series is my most cherished work. Over these dozen seasons, I have never padded it out or created a bad ending. I also put a great deal of effort into casting."

Please rest assured, I will never be perfunctory in any project. The growth rate of these new actors is beyond imagination; I'm not selling nostalgia. Please wait and see; I firmly believe you won't be disappointed.

……

Yan Zhuoyu has personal accounts on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, and her overseas studio is also operating, though it hasn't gained much popularity.

In recent years, China has improved the conditions for applying for VPN licenses, so she can legally use a VPN to browse international entertainment news within China.

Yan Zhuoyu and her agent leaned back on a beanbag chair, calmly scrolling through the new posts on their Instagram accounts.

As she watched, she muttered to herself, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. Being criticized is still being famous. It's better to be criticized than to be unknown, isn't it?"

“Maybe a director will take notice of me and cast me as a villain who turns evil, and then I will take back everything that belongs to me.”

Qiao Xinyun narrowed her eyes: "Wait a minute, why does this sound so familiar? It seems like screenwriter Qin said something similar."

Yan Zhuoyu raised an eyebrow, stood up and picked up the brewed health tea on the table: "Of course, we are best friends, not cousins, so it's normal for us to say the same things."

Qiao Xinyun glanced at the lethal amount of goji berries in her cup, then silently looked away.

Only this young lady in her family would do something like drinking goji berries for health while staying up late.

"By the way, where has screenwriter Qin been all this time? I haven't seen her since you came back from Italy, and she hasn't updated her Weibo either."

Yan Zhuoyu rested her head on Qiao Xinyun's lap and said lazily, "Where else could she go? That day in Italy, she felt particularly excited and wanted more. She even thanked me for inspiring her new script. Then she ran back to Italy, saying she wanted to investigate whether every Italian man can make pasta."

Qiao Xinyun silently gave a thumbs up: "No wonder you two get along so well."

"Yes, my husband can also make pasta."

Yan Zhuoyu was lying very comfortably and casually showed off her affection for Qiao Xinyun. Then Qiao Xinyun juggled her legs and she almost fell off the sofa.

Qiao Xinyun looked at her with a reproachful gaze: "How about showing some care for the elderly living alone?"

"of course can."

Yan Zhuoyu sat up from the sofa: "Does our Sister Qiao have a crush on any male guests? Tell me, and I'll help you two get together."

"I don't have a male guest I'm interested in, but I do have a celebrity I'm interested in."

Qiao Xinyun smiled coldly and ruthlessly, patting her head with a heartless expression: "I just hope my artist can win the three major film awards. When that happens, I'll receive a huge bonus, retire on the spot, and enjoy a wonderful life!"

"Great, as expected of our Sister Qiao, she's truly inspiring!"

Yan Zhuoyu tossed her phone onto the sofa and downed her tea in one gulp. "Come on, let's wash up and get ready for bed. We'll start work tomorrow."

Qiao Xinyun waved to her: "Go ahead, I've already finished washing up."

She picked up Yan Zhuoyu's work phone, saw the screen, and said helplessly, "Sigh, I told you not to read netizens' comments, but you did anyway, it really affects your mindset."

Inside the bathroom, Yan Zhuoyu was brushing her teeth. She mumbled, "You can only know your shortcomings by seeing them. Those who spread rumors should be dealt with, and those who offer suggestions should be adopted. We can't just work behind closed doors."

"And what they said is true. None of the movies I'm filming right now have been released yet, so I don't have many projects. But the company has a new leader now, so the resources are better than before, and we're not making those pointless movies anymore. Things will be better next year."

Qiao Xinyun nodded with satisfaction: "Our Zhuoyu has grown up. She's finally not going to smash someone's head with a bottle just because she doesn't like them."

"No, not really." Yan Zhuoyu smiled shyly and shook her head regretfully: "It's just that I saw some rumors through the screen, and I couldn't hit them even if I swung a bottle."