This is true. Zhou Xun and Jiang Qinqin are regulars on China's TV dramas, so they are naturally no strangers to superstitions or occult practices on set.
A startup ceremony must include burning incense. A red velvet cloth covers the table, on which sits a statue of Guan Erye or other deities, along with an incense burner, suckling pig, and fruits.
The camera must also be covered with red cloth and can only be unveiled when the start of filming is announced. The date must, of course, be carefully chosen, and if there is a temple nearby with strong incense offerings, the main cast and crew must go to worship.
There are countless other rules, such as women not being allowed to sit on prop boxes and lens cases, otherwise the lens will go out of focus (become damp), and the requirement to give red envelopes and take baths to remove bad luck for living people who die in the film.
Especially Hong Kong film crews. Not to mention those far away, infernal affairs, which will be released next year, held a large-scale deity worship startup ceremony and even invited the Thai White Dragon King to preside over the prayer ceremony.
Later, the White Dragon King suggested changing the name infernal affairs to infernal affairs. After the film became a huge success, he became even more famous and gained more trust from Eagle Emperor Li Shoucheng.
In his previous life, he made a name for himself in the entertainment industry's public relations field through his professional abilities. In this life, with a layer of religious and occult mystique, his actions are undoubtedly more convenient.
Zhou Xun suddenly said, "Oh, right, Qinqin, isn't Li Dawei going to shoot a new film next year? Why don't you introduce him to Lu Kuan?"
Jiang Qinqin was stunned for a moment: "I'll ask and see."
Li Dawei was her ex-boyfriend. Seeing Zhou Xun talk about it so unreservedly in front of Lu Kuan, an outsider, she felt a bit unaccustomed.
Lu Kuan understood in his heart, wasn't that the story of a noble family?
Later, Director Li Dawei successively directed the story of a noble family and the story of a noble family, completing the trilogy.
Da Mi Mi has some scenes in the story of a noble family, and Jiang Qinqin will reunite and collaborate with her ex-boyfriend in the story of a noble family.
Lu Kuan parked the car and walked into the New World Department Store with the two women. This mall, which opened in '96, is more upscale than commercial buildings. Just the Dunhill, Montblanc counters they saw on the first floor were beyond the reach of the working class.
Lu Kuan stood behind the two ladies like a gentleman, admiring their charm, which was not hidden even with their full disguise.
In 2001, there were no street photos, fan circles, or crazy fans. Even though the two women left their assistants today, they were not very worried about safety in such a high-end mall.
"Xun Ge'er, speak less later, your voice is too recognizable."
Jiang Qinqin wore oversized sunglasses, and a scarf covered the lower half of her pretty face. Without careful observation, it was basically impossible to see her features.
"Got it, let's buy Lu Kuan a set of clothes first, otherwise everyone will stare at us along the way."
This is true. These days, you can hardly see strange clothes on the street, and the Little Taoist's attire is too conspicuous.
The three walked past "European and American boutiques" such as Hugo Boss, Armani, and Dior, and entered "domestic boutiques" such as Goldlion and Youngor.
Lu Kuan weighed his current net worth and entered a Youngor store. A saleswoman enthusiastically came up to greet him.
"You sit down, I'll be quick."
The two female stars were not willing to be lonely and followed him closely: "What do you men know about matching clothes? We'll pick for you."
Women's desire for control over things like dressing and matching is always the strongest. The two came out this Time to shop and relax, and picking clothes for Lu Kuan was just for fun.
The saleswoman looked at the three strangely dressed men and women without saying anything, but the man's image and temperament were too outstanding.
The economy in the Yangtze River Delta region is developed, and the coastal areas are also open-minded. There are often rumors of rich women keeping male companions, and the common people are not surprised.
From his handsome and clear appearance, this Little Taoist is indeed qualified to be a gigolo, but his calm and otherworldly demeanor and unrestrained style do not seem like someone who would easily fall under a woman's spell.
Jiang Qinqin has studied clothing matching more. She also has a younger brother who is about the same age as Lu Kuan, so she took charge and directed the saleswoman.
"That dark blue mercerized fabric one, yes, that one."
"Get him a white shirt, a slim-fit one."
Zhou Xun stared at the Little Taoist's lower body for a long Time and couldn't help but pinch her voice: "Find a pair of low-rise trousers, not from this suit set."
Jiang Qinqin pulled Lu Kuan, tightened his waist to roughly estimate, and instructed the saleswoman: "Around two feet five, take one according to 84. He's quite strong."
Zhou Xun then started wandering around, picking out ties.
Lu Kuan watched, amused and helpless, as Jiang Qinqin fiddled with him. He carried a pile of clothes into the fitting room.
When he came out, walking with a powerful stride and smoothing out the wrinkles on his body, not only Jiang Qinqin and Zhou Xun, but even the two saleswomen's eyes lit up.
The upper body was a low-key and serious midnight blue suit, and the white slim-fit shirt outlined the faint contours of his chest muscles, not as exaggerated as those of bodybuilders, highlighting his capability and a sense of sexual tension.
The low-rise trousers Zhou Xun chose for the lower body were very fitted, perfectly wrapping his streamlined legs. The low-rise design fully displayed his leg lines, like two uncarved Hanbai jade pillars.
He held the tie in his hand; he didn't know how to tie it.
Zhou Xun and Jiang Qinqin were stunned for a while, then got up and came over to adjust and pull it for him.
"Bow your head!"
Jiang Qinqin skillfully tied his tie, then tucked it into the suit and smoothed it down with satisfaction. Her slender jade-like hands slid across Lu Kuan's chest with a warm touch, slightly ambiguous.
"It fits perfectly! Like a male model!"
"Yeah! The two beauties have such good taste!"
The two saleswomen did not hesitate to praise, thinking that this sale was definitely secured.
"Hmm, really handsome, just need a pair of shoes!" Zhou Xun looked up and down at the Little Taoist with satisfaction. He was still wearing the leather shoes from the fitting room.
Picking clothes for Lu Kuan and the outstanding result gave Jiang Qinqin high emotional value. She took out a card for the saleswoman, indicating that she would pay.
"Hey! Sister Jiang, no, no, I'll do it myself!"
"Oh, your clothes were soiled by me, sister is giving you this set!"
Zhou Xun also persuaded: "It's just a few thousand yuan, don't be polite. Just be our assistant and carry our bags later as repayment."
"Alright." The Little Taoist was quite amused and helpless. He didn't expect to experience the feeling of being kept in both his previous and current lives.
The sisters of this era know how to care for people, unlike the little princesses of later generations, who won't even tell you which KTV they work at.