A music video was not a movie. No matter how difficult it was, it would only take a few days. If it wasn't for the need for perfection, it could be done in three days at most. However, this music video was different from the others. It was the 100th episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and it was also the second title song of Britney Spears' second album. Moreover, the crew had already begun to publicize it. Many fans of the TV series and music already knew that "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and Britney Spears would be collaborating. Most of them were very happy and full of expectations. With such a momentum, it wouldn't be right if the music video was casually filmed.
Therefore, the record company specially invited John Colan to be the music video director. He had worked with Madonna and Mariah Carey several times and was one of the top music video directors in the industry. The whole story was also carefully made up. Britney integrated her relationship problems into the plot, witnessed all kinds of experiences of Buffy and pulled herself together. Many classic scenes from the TV series would be reproduced, even if it was only for a few seconds. Sarah also changed a lot of clothes. She changed almost every outfit in the 100 episodes. It was so gorgeous and exquisite that it would definitely attract a lot of attention after it was broadcasted.
As for Adriaan being the male lead, well, the main producers of the TV series basically knew about his relationship with Sarah, so they just ignored it. Anyway, he wouldn't show his whole face in the music video.
In fact, after the music video was broadcasted, a lot of fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer screamed and were dissatisfied that the male lead didn't show his real face from beginning to end. They weren't sure if it was the character of Angel, who had an ambiguous relationship with Buffy in the first three seasons. Because the two were very compatible. Although Angel left after the third season, Buffy's fans really wanted them to be together.
In the end, the producers said that the male lead of the music video was not David Brenner who played Angel. Considering that they had to promote Britney's new song, the plot shown in the music video might not necessarily be the plot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Many fans were disappointed by this, but they still accepted it. Although Britney wasn't as good as Buffy in their hearts, the producers were still very sincere in allowing the most popular female idol singer to celebrate the broadcast of her 100th episode in this way.
Of course, that was all for later. Now, Adriaan not only had to play his role for the final part of the music video, but he also had to deal with more girls.
"Congratulations, Boo Boo, you won the Oops! The number of views for 'I Did it Again' is really high, and the new album will definitely be more popular. " Christina said to Britney at the edge of the empty space outside the studio. There was a dazzling smile on her face that appeared very sincere under the sun, but both Britney and Adrian could see the indignation and reluctance in her eyes.
"Thank you. I was lucky, "Britney said proudly. Thanks to Adriaan's guidance, she did not blabber. But the look on her face that said" I've surpassed you again "was very obvious.
Because of the success of the previous album, which sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, and 'Baby One More Time' was still on Billboard's Top 100, Adriaan gave up the idea of creating a new album for Britney after some consideration and analysis. Instead, he chose to continue the style of the previous album. So, the first wave of the new album was still 'Oops! I Did it Again ', and' Far Away from Home 'was placed in the second wave. Of course, the music video for 'Oops! I Did it Again 'was brand new, and Britney's eyeshadow in the original version was too ugly.
As expected, the song was very popular, and the number of views on the radio soared, almost reaching the level that only a few of the most outstanding female singers could achieve. Even though Christina had beaten Britney Spears at the Grammys, and even though Adrian had given her two excellent songs in her last album, which had also achieved good results in Europe, she was still much less popular than Britney Spears in terms of sales and popularity.
The two began competing when they were in MMC, and it continued until now thanks to Adriaan's arrangements. Even though it had not developed into a competition in bed yet, it was only a matter of time. They both knew that the other had slept with Adriaan. Britney's first wave was very popular, and the second wave featured Adriaan in the music video. Naturally, Christina had to show up on the set to show her presence. As a matter of fact, if they weren't in a public place and there were many irrelevant people around, Britney and Christina would have stuck to him from both sides.
"It's not just luck. Without Bubu's hard work, this song wouldn't be so good." Adriaan tried to smooth things over. "Kristen's new album is almost finished, and it will be released in a few weeks. I believe that with her singing skills, she will also achieve good results. You have to admit, Bubu, Kristen's singing is better than yours."
"Of course I admit it, but singing skills don't decide everything." Britney looked at Christina and snorted.
"But singing is the most basic thing," Christina responded without hesitation. Christina responded without hesitation. The two of them stared at each other, and it was as if electricity was crackling in the air.
"What are they doing? It looks weird." Avril, who came over from Sarah's side, asked curiously.
Although the little girl was currently attending the company's training while attending classes as an exchange student, she still had some privileges in the company as a girl that Adriaan had specially signed in Canada. Especially after Britney and Christina quickly became famous, everyone knew that Adriaan also had a good eye in this aspect, so it was normal for her to come to the set to watch the music video.
Because of her relationship with her brother and sister, Avril did not like Britney very much. Although she asked for an autograph at first, it was because of her brother and sister. On the other hand, she got along well with Christina after getting to know her. But after spending some time with her, she saw that Britney, who had a negative EQ, was a very innocent girl, and slowly became friends with her.
But Avril spent most of her time in school and training, while Britney and Christina had their own jobs and had to travel everywhere, so she was not very aware of the conflict between the two.
"It's nothing. They are friends and rivals, so sometimes it's inevitable." Adriaan explained to her in a low voice.
"It's quite interesting." Avril pinched her chin and looked at the two who were still at each other's throats. She was a relatively innocent and simple girl now, so she could not see anything and naturally would not make any connections.
"You're progressing very fast. Maybe you can consider releasing a single next year to test the waters. Maybe I should find you a friend and rival?" Adriaan asked half-jokingly.
"I don't need one, Uncle Ed." Avril immediately made a face.
"Alright. Anyway, even if there's no one in the company, there are other competitors. Vicky Girl, I don't know how to translate that into English." Adrian chuckled.
Avril could not help but roll her eyes. She glared at him angrily, but there was nothing she could do. She called Adrian "Uncle" and spelled it "Ed". She only found out later that the abbreviation for "Ed" was wrong. Adrian was the correct spelling, and it should be abbreviated as "Ad". More importantly, "Ed" had a deeper meaning when it was capitalized. After she used it, many people in the record company teased her boss behind her back.
By the time Avril realized it, it was already too late. Even Adriaan had heard about it, so he also called her "Wei Girl". Since that was the case, "Uncle Ed" had become her daily address for Adriaan. When the two of them were together, it had become a big deal in the record company.
"Alright, Uncle Ed, shouldn't you fulfill the promise you made to me?" Avril, who had changed the topic, asked confidently.
"Of course, I know. You're already on summer vacation. So, when are you coming with your family?" Adriaan, of course, knew what she was talking about.
"Do I have to come with my family?" Avril pursed her lips.
"That's for sure. Otherwise, your parents will think that I kidnapped you and sold you, Wei Girl," Adriaan replied with a smile.
"You should tell this kind of story to a three or four-year-old child." Avril rolled her eyes. Then, she started to look forward to it. "I wonder if New Zealand is as beautiful as you say it is."
Adriaan did not reply. He just smiled and patted her head.
"I have a question, Eide." After finishing the MV shooting, sending Britney and Christina away, and sending Avril back to Juliet, Sarah suddenly asked.
"I'm happy to answer any question you have." Adriaan smiled as he drove.
"Really?" Sarah raised her eyebrows. Although he could sense a little evil in her smile, Adriaan still nodded. "Of course."
"Well, then —" Sarah dragged her voice. "Have you been thinking about me since you saw me in the restaurant?"
Even though he was mentally prepared, Adriaan was still choked by the question. But who was he now? After a few seconds, he adjusted himself and then asked with a smile, "This is not an easy question to answer, Sarah. Why do you suddenly want to ask this?"
"Because you signed Britney and Christina when MMC disbanded, and then went to Canada to sign Avril last year." Sarah replied calmly. "There are many such examples."
"It sounds like I'm a demon who kidnaps little girls." Adriaan shrugged.
"You have always been." Although Sarah snorted lightly, her eyes were full of smiles, without the slightest hint of anything else.
Adriaan shook his head and chuckled. He continued to look at the road ahead and answered, "Well, to be honest, I did, but I just thought you were interesting. I didn't have any other thoughts. I even admire you a little. After knowing what you've been through, it really wasn't easy for you. "
Sarah did not interrupt. She sat in the passenger seat and looked at him quietly with a faint smile.
"What really made me think about you was when you came to the office to look for me that day." Adriaan continued. Sarah's face couldn't help but blush, but she continued to listen. "I can't deny that I looked down on you at the time, but after I got to know you, that feeling disappeared. Then I told myself that such an outstanding girl should be mine."
He said it very calmly, but his tone carried a kind of unquestionable tone.
"She is outstanding and kind. She can give everything for the person she loves. Where else can I find such a good girl? So I agreed to her request without hesitation. I have the obligation to protect her from harm, "he continued.
Then, there was silence in the car, only the sound of their breathing. A moment later, Adriaan's voice sounded. "Are you satisfied with this answer?"
"Very satisfied." Sarah replied immediately. She looked at him with a gentle gaze from the beginning to the end. She looked wholeheartedly as if nothing could attract her except for the man in front of her.
Adriaan smiled and deliberately leaned his head to her side. Then, Sarah put her arms around his neck and kissed his face hard.
"Wait, I'm driving …"
She was such a girl. Like Kate and Charlize, she dared to love and hate, so the three of them got along very well. Most of the time, they had a tacit understanding. If it weren't for the fact that she had acted early and given a lot of feelings, it was hard to say that she would be so attached to him. Of course, they also had their own characteristics. Only she would not hesitate to bring up some things, but if the time and place were not right …
"Can I not eat this, Mrs. Galen?" Lily sat on the chair and kept poking the fried eggs on the plate with a fork.
"That can't be done, dear. It's good for you." Mrs. Galen, who was responsible for taking care of her, smiled and shook her head.
"But Dad said that children shouldn't eat too much greasy food." Lily tried hard to express what she meant.
"Not only children, but also adults. But dear, this is the first time you've eaten fried eggs for breakfast this month." Mrs. Galen rejected her proposal. "So there's no problem with what you said. Even your father would answer like this."
"… Okay." The little fellow replied sullenly and began to pull the fried eggs on the plate.
It was surrounded by a circle of white egg whites, and the bulging yolk was in the middle. It was very well fried, and it made people hungry at first sight. Lily actually had another purpose for saying that.
"Can I go see Dad after I finish eating?" The little fellow asked after drinking half a glass of milk.
"Well … No, dear, your father … He's still resting with your mother." Mrs. Galen said with a somewhat depressed and embarrassed look, like a mother who couldn't stop her child from playing around. "He'll get up soon. Don't disturb him, okay?"
"But, I just promised you one thing …" Lily bargained with her cheeks puffed up.
"I know what you're up to, you clever little fellow." Mrs. Galen smiled and pinched her little face. "We've said before that as long as you promise me one thing, I'll promise you one thing. But this time, I really can't."
"You can't deceive children!" The little fellow protested loudly, but it was useless.
"Don't try to bargain, dear." Mrs. Galen shook her head and didn't give her any chance at all.
Lily snorted angrily and continued to argue with the fried egg on the plate. Although her little brain was clever, it was already the limit for her to come up with this kind of strategy. But this didn't mean that she had no other way. After eating the fried egg slowly for a few minutes, Mrs. Galen, who was sure that she would not make trouble again, temporarily left the kitchen. The little fellow quickly slipped down from the chair and tiptoed to the door. After poking her head out and looking around, she quickly ran to the stairs. Her movements were as dexterous and light as a cat, and she didn't make any sound at all.
After running up, the little fellow giggled excitedly and proudly. Although Mrs. Galen was very powerful, she still managed to escape successfully. At the thought of this, Lily couldn't help but want to puff out her chest and snort twice with her nostrils up … Well, she'd better not snort. Dad said that it would make her look like a proud little pig. Although Hollandaise pigs are cute, those that are very large are not so cute.
Shaking her head, Lily drove these messy thoughts out of her mind and focused on identifying the door in the corridor. She had long wanted to try to wake up her parents, such as climbing on the bed and jumping around her father, or lifting up her mother's cup and throwing an ice pack into it, just like on TV. As for how her parents would react, alas, that was not something she had to consider.
After walking back and forth a few times, the little fellow was not sure which bedroom her father would sleep in. Although the bedroom was usually fixed, sometimes there would be other people sleeping in it. Once she rashly broke into the bedroom that should belong to her father, but it turned out that Aunt Yuji Hui was lying on the bed. Another time, Aunt Charley and Aunt Sarah slept together in her mother's room. If she sneaked in and found that it was someone else, then there would be no effect of a surprise attack.
After a few minutes, Lily finally grabbed the handle of the third door on the left of the corridor. Her father often said that this bedroom had a very good view. If he was not in his own room, he would usually sleep here.
She gently pulled the handle and silently pushed open a gap in the door. The little fellow stuck her head in, and then her eyes lit up. She had already seen her mother lying on her side on the bed.
Lily could not help but chuckle. Fortunately, she covered her mouth in time. After pausing for a few seconds, she saw that her mother on the bed did not move, and then she breathed a sigh of relief. She quietly entered the room and gently closed the door. Then, she covered her mouth and slowly walked to the end of the bed with her eyes curved. That's great, her father is still sleeping soundly. So, how should I start?
The little fellow tiptoed to observe the whole bed. Then, she opened her eyes wide and her mouth involuntarily turned into an O shape. It was so round that it could almost fit an egg. One, two, three, four? She rubbed her eyes. One, two, three, four?!
