Liang Shi gave her a perfunctory reply.
After the makeup and styling were finished, the two came out and rehearsed their lines with the script.
Yan Xi was still a little sleepy, and even thick foundation couldn't cover her dark circles.
It wasn't until she was in the sunlight that Liang Shi noticed how dark her dark circles were. Seeing that she wasn't looking well, he couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Can you still take pictures like this?"
Yan Xi raised her hand and yawned again. "Okay, I'm not that delicate."
Liang Shi: "..."
Perhaps because Yanxi's wet nurse was not around, Yanxi's voice was no longer soft and gentle.
I stopped complaining to people.
“You underestimate the abilities of today’s college students,” Yan Xi said. “Last year, I could still take an exam after playing games all night. yay yay yay.”
Liang Shi: "..."
It seems that the abilities of contemporary college students are just so-so.
However, Liang Shi didn't say anything.
The initial scenes were simple. Before filming began, Yan Xi patted her forehead and then drank a bottle of ice water to clear her head.
Once filming began, Liang Shi didn't really get into character, and Yan Xi was even worse.
The director had anticipated this situation and didn't say anything.
When two people who have just arrived on set are rehearsing a scene, it's inevitable that they'll have to go through two or three takes.
So they quickly rallied and filmed the second take. Liang Shi had regained his form, but Yan Xi was still not up to par; even with her spirited face, she lacked emotion when reciting her lines.
The director was naturally dissatisfied.
...
After seventeen takes, the director finally lost his temper, "Yanxi, are you sure you can do this? If not, replace her."
A stern voice came from behind, "Then let's change the person."
Everyone in the crew turned around to look at the person who had spoken. She was wearing a black coat over a long dress, with long, curly hair that was only visible in the sunlight. She stood there with a tall and straight figure, with a coat draped over her arm.
Standing beside her was a stunningly beautiful woman, wearing a light blue long knee-length coat, a burgundy sweater, and dark jeans—a very ordinary outfit, but paired with her face, everything seemed extraordinary.
Her pupils were light brown, appearing thin and pale in the sunlight.
Especially since his face looked somewhat world-weary.
Distancing and indifferent.
Liang Shi stared blankly at the newcomers for a few seconds, while Yan Xi, who had been somewhat dejected, suddenly brightened up and exclaimed, "Sister! Sister Hui!"
The director looked displeased, feeling he had once again offended a powerful figure.
But you just can't win against them.
Yan Lin stood there waiting for Yan Xi to run over, then handed her his coat, saying, "Aren't you afraid of getting cold?"
Yan Xi waved her hand, refusing the offer, and asked, "Weren't you supposed to be on a date with Sister Hui today? Why are you here looking for me?"
Standing not far away, Liang Shi was startled—a date?
Chapter 119
Yanxi's sister came to visit the set, so filming was suspended.
The director was dissatisfied, but he could only suppress his anger, since everyone knew that she was a rich young lady with powerful connections and influence.
Even if the director is very famous and talented, it is better not to offend capital.
At worst, we can wait half an hour; the entire crew can afford to wait.
The director didn't rest for long before calling in the second group to film Liang Shi's solo scene.
He personally came to negotiate with Liang Shi because Liang Shi's solo scene was quite emotional, a scene involving intense crying.
I wonder if she can get into the mood quickly.
Based on his performance during the audition, the director believed in Liang Shi.
But Liang Shi's performance just now was also unsatisfactory; he was only slightly better than Yan Xi, and he was completely out of sorts.
If this crying scene is also messed up, the director might really lose his temper today.
Liang Shi readily agreed, thinking that Yan Xi probably still had something to talk about.
Yan Lin was talking to her, but she frowned and looked unhappy.
Shen Hui stood calmly beside Yan Lin, her hands in her coat pockets, appearing distant and indifferent.
Liang Shi put the phone back after taking it out. Xu Qingzhu had previously told him to mind his own business and not interfere in the affairs between Zhao Xuning and Shen Hui.
Liang Shi decided to comply, after all, they had made a big blunder last time.
I still remember the scene of being ridiculed by the three of them; it was a truly embarrassing moment.
Solo shots are easier to film than duo shots, so she sat there and went over her lines again.
Actually, there aren't many lines. The most important thing is the expression and emotion. The essence of crying scenes is not in shedding tears, but in being sad without realizing it.
Tears welled up in her eyes, swirling around but refusing to fall.
At the height of their emotions, they burst forth like pearls.
This is beautiful crying.
Most actors don't cry very well, so it's very difficult for directors to create a beautiful scene. They need to be very patient in training and guiding the actors.
Before filming began, the director and Liang Shi went over the lines again to confirm that the emotions and ideas they wanted to convey were consistent before they sat back down in front of the monitor.
The director didn't have high hopes for her either.
As long as it doesn't fall apart, that's fine.
As soon as they shouted "Action," Liang Shi's face appeared on the monitor.
That delicate face was suddenly magnified, yet it withstood the close-up shot without needing any skin smoothing.
The most authentic things are the most attractive.
Liang Shi's first take was much better than the previous ones, exceeding the director's expectations, but it was very obvious that he hadn't fully recovered his form.
After the director yelled "cut," he let her calm down a bit before doing another take.
Liang adapted to the sound.
She was trying hard to get into the character's emotions; at this moment, she was not Liang Shi, but the character.
This person is going through a major life storm, even more heartbreaking than when she was cyberbullied in real life and forced to leave the entertainment industry.
Liang Shi closed his eyes, asked the staff for a bottle of water, gulped down a few mouthfuls, then let out a soft breath and wiped the water stains from his mouth with a tissue.
To match the character's image, she wore bright red makeup, making her look quite glamorous.
Liang Shi murmured the words to himself several more times, each time louder than the last.
She was engrossed in immersing herself in the character's emotions, while Shen Hui silently watched her from the other side.
People radiate light when they do what they love or are good at.
For example, Liang Shi today.
Shen Hui didn't know much about Liang Shi, and they only met a few times by chance.
In addition to the breakfast from last time.
I can't say I like this person, but I don't dislike them either.
The slight hostility he felt earlier vanished after learning she was a married Alpha.
However, she still had reservations about Liang Shi's previous attempt to match her with Zhao Xuning.
Shen Hui was off work that day, and her family had been trying to set her up on blind dates, worried that she would get stuck with Zhao Xuning.
After her nth rejection, today was the first time she agreed.
Because her blind date was Yan Lin, her high school classmate.
Yan Lin is generally a flawless person; his height, appearance, family background, and character are all excellent.
But the key point is that the two of them are quite familiar with each other.
Although Yan Lin's girlfriend in college was too domineering, and Shen Hui was hanging out with Zhao Xuning in college, their relationship was not as close as before.
However, they also keep track of each other's recent activities.
For example, Yan Lin had two girlfriends in college and almost got engaged to his second girlfriend, but on the eve of the engagement, his fiancée became pregnant with someone else's child.
This matter has spread quite widely among their classmates.
The reason I came to the blind date with Yan Lin today is because Shen Siyan said: Just think of it as going on a spring outing with an old classmate.
Shen Hui wanted to retort that it was autumn and there was no point in saying it, but she was too lazy to say it.
Since returning from abroad, she has become increasingly quiet.
It seems... except that I can talk a little more in front of Zhao Xuning.
But it was only for the purpose of assassinating Zhao Xuning.
In the darkest, most hidden corner of her heart, it seemed that only Zhao Xuning could share her suffering.
Otherwise, her suffering would lose its meaning.
Shen Hui felt that her current mental state might be somewhat unhealthy, but she never mentioned it to anyone, so she was still considered normal.
The late autumn sun hangs in the sky, but the temperature doesn't rise much.
Shen Hui inexplicably got caught up in Liang Shi's emotions while filming, and all her sadness was amplified infinitely.
When Liang Shi finished filming the second take and the director yelled "cut," Shen Hui shed a tear.
Liang Shi, who was already in filming mode, had already cried until his eyes were red.