Zhang Qin's part with the lead actor, Yang Xiao began immediately after their day off. As filming progressed, Qing Mian didn't have many things to help Yang Mei with so she began practicing the script she photocopied as she delved deeper into the script, the character's torments and secrets, struggles and triumphs surprised her because she knew it was hard to portray this kind of character.
"I guess mother is talented", she thought.
One afternoon, when her mum was filming, she went to a quiet corner, not too long, someone approached her, she quickly looked up to see who it was.
"Sister Qin?", she was surprised to see Nian Qin.
"May I join you?" she asked softly, she could tell she was busy and didn't want to interrupt her.
"Of course," Qing Mian replied.
They sat in companionable silence for a moment before Nian Qin spoke again. "You also like acting?"
Qing Mian smiled faintly, "Yes"
Nian Qin nodded in understanding.
Their conversation shifted to lighter topics, and Nian Qin shared anecdotes from her own career, offering valuable insights and encouragement. Qing Mian found herself opening up about her life in the orphanage and what happened after she got adopted.
"So, you're a genius who is interested in acting? No, in becoming a producer?", Nian Qin stifled a laughter.
"Sister Qin...", Qing Mian smiled awkwardly.
"I know, being a genius is not something you can control and I know you can't just quit your dream just because you are so intelligent, even though you were almost admitted into H university's mathematics department, I can see you really like acting and I know you'll be talented", Nian Qin said.
"My homeroom teacher was also surprised when I said I wanted to be an actress and produce my movies. He tried to persuade me but I was determined, I actually planned on taking two majors but you know, there is no medical university that also let students take art major", she explained.
"Your homeroom teacher? Ling Yun?", she asked.
"Yes. Ohhh, I remember you said you know him", Qing Mian said.
"I do, we are childhood friends. I also have a master's degree in Finance and Business Administration but I was more interested in acting", she said.
"So you didn't go to acting school?", Qing Mian asked.
"I did not. I just trained for a year after coming back from the States", she said.
"I guess you had your masters at 20?", Qing Mian asked.
"Yes, we are all genius in our family", she said.
"Ohhh", Qing Mian was bewildered.
"Let me tell you a secret, the director is my big brother, he also has a master degree in Law and Business Administration, he has two masters degree",she chuckled.
"Director Fei?!", she asked.
"Yes, don't be too surprised. The girls in our house take my mother's name and the boys take my father's", she said.
"So, you have another brother and sister?", Qing Mian asked.
"My second brother is our company's president, he's just 23 and he's already managing a big company", she smiled.
"He's really capable", Qing Mian was shocked.
"I know but my dad always says he is not as capable as Li Min", she said absentmindedly.
"Li Min?", Qing Mian repeated.
"Ohh, I've been wanting to ask what your relationship with him is", Nian Qin said.
"Do you also know his fiancée", Qing Mian asked.
"Miss Tang? I know her. We are all friends, I guess all top socialites are always acquainted", she said.
"So, Miss Tang and Mr. Ling are also from wealthy families?", she asked.
"Yes....", Nian Qin was about to talk when her assistant came to remind her that it was time for her scene.
"Mianmian, I have to go. You can come to my room later", she winked at her.
"Okay Sister Qin", she laughed.
Nian Qin left and Qing Mian also left the resting area to check if her mother was done for the day.