enjoyebooks Chapter 52, Jiaxing 2 Beauties
Chapter 52, Jiaxing 2 Beauties
The first scene is Xiaoyu Yaoyao and Bei Weiwei's first direct confrontation in the game.
Xiaoyu Yaoyao is the most beautiful woman in the game, while Bei Weiwei is a rising star. The atmosphere between the two is a subtle one, where they "dislike each other but have to maintain a polite facade."
Li Xirui stood in front of the camera with a straight posture and a steady expression.
Her delivery of the lines wasn't bad; she pronounced each word clearly, and her emotions were generally on point.
But after watching for a while, Gao Huan noticed the problem: her eyes were empty, lacking any expression of the character's inner thoughts.
At this moment, Xiaoyu Yaoyao's mindset should be, "Who do you think you are to compare yourself to me?", but she acts as if she is "playing an unhappy person."
Lin Yufen didn't call a stop, letting her finish the entire scene, and then said two words: "Again."
Li Xirui's expression didn't change much, but Gao Huan noticed that she slightly clenched the hem of her clothes.
The second point is somewhat better than the first.
Li Xirui's expression showed a hint of "I'm unhappy but I won't say it," but it wasn't enough.
Her performance was still superficial, like a thin film of oil; the audience couldn't see what was underneath.
Lin Yufen then said two more words: "Again."
Thirdly, Nazha's condition has improved.
When she acted opposite Li Xirui, her eyes conveyed a sense of certainty that said, "I'm not afraid of you, but I won't argue with you." Her speech was neither too fast nor too slow, and her emotions were just right.
Li Xirui was finding it somewhat difficult to lead her.
She can keep up with the pace, but she can't handle what Nazha gives her.
When Nazha looked at her, her reaction was a beat slow, like when you're playing pool and the opponent hits you with a ball, but you reach out to catch it, and the ball has already landed on the table.
Lin Yufen called "Cut!", but Gao Huan could tell from the tone of her voice that the scene wasn't "very good," but rather "usable but not good enough."
But since it's an idol drama, Lin Yufen's requirements weren't that strict to begin with.
When Li Xirui stepped down from in front of the camera, her expression remained unchanged, but her shoulders slumped slightly.
She walked to the rest area, picked up her water glass, took a sip, then took out her phone to answer a call before putting it back in her pocket.
A little while later, Yangyang Jin leaned close to Gao Huan and whispered.
"I overheard her phone call just now. It was her agent asking if she had finished filming, as she had another engagement that afternoon."
Gao Huan frowned slightly.
"She has another engagement this afternoon?"
"Hmm, it seems like it's filming some kind of GG (boy/girl) movie."
Yangyang Jin said, "Her assistant said she has to leave at 2 p.m., and it takes an hour to drive there, so she can only film until 1:30 p.m. at the latest."
Gao Huan glanced at the time: 10:40.
"Does Director Lin know?"
"The coordinator hasn't told her yet, but I doubt it can be kept secret."
Gao Huan didn't say anything more.
……
At noon, Gao Huan sat at the dining table in the RV to eat, and Nazha sat next to him. The two of them ate while watching a documentary.
Yangyang Jin walked over from the film set, holding her phone, her expression somewhat subtle.
"Brother Huan, Director Lin's side is in an uproar."
Gao Huan raised his head.
"What's wrong?"
"Li Xirui's coordinator has asked for leave, saying he will leave early in the afternoon."
Director Lin asked her what time she was leaving, and she said 1:30 p.m.
Director Lin slammed his fist on the table and said, "1:30 PM? Today's filming is scheduled until 4 PM, and you're telling me we're leaving at 1:30 PM?"
Nazha put down her chopsticks and glanced at Yangyang Jin.
"What did she say?"
Yangyang Jin sighed.
"She said she couldn't do anything about it; the company's schedule had already been arranged, and she was just an actress who couldn't make the decisions."
Gao Huan put the lunchbox aside and took a sip of water.
Where is Huang Mengying?
"She didn't ask for leave, but her schedule didn't quite fit."
Yangyang Jin scrolled through her phone. "I just asked the coordinator, and Huang Mengying is also taking two days off next week. It seems she's going to record a variety show."
Naza frowned.
"Although she doesn't have many scenes, there are several important group scenes next week. How will they be filmed without her?"
Yangyang Jin shrugged. "That's why Director Lin got angry. She thinks Jiaxing Entertainment treats the crew like they can come and go as they please."
Gao Huan leaned against the steps of the RV, looking at the film set in the distance.
Lin Yufen was standing behind the monitor talking to the cameraman. Her expression was not good. The corners of her mouth were turned down, and she was holding a walkie-talkie in her hand with her knuckles white.
Gao Huan recalled Yang Mi's tone when she called him, "Brother Huan, there are two pretty girls, could you help me take care of them?"
She didn't mention the scheduling issue, nor did she talk about the current situation of Jaywalk Studio.
But Gao Huan knew.
Jiaxing signed a performance-based agreement.
Three hundred million in profit, three-year term.
The entire company, from top to bottom, was like a wound-up toy, spinning non-stop.
Yang Mi herself was so exhausted that she had to receive an IV drip at the hospital. The artists under her were all incredibly busy, with their schedules packed full of announcements, wishing they could stretch one day into eight.
Gao Huan stood up and dusted off his pants.
"Yangyang Jin, go and tell Director Lin that I'll adjust Li Xirui's scenes. Let's film what we can first. If she leaves early, it won't affect the schedule."
Yangyang Jin glanced at him.
Are you sure?
"Yes. Yang Mi's favor must be repaid."
Here he is referring to Yang Mi's support for him in getting the male lead role during the production of "Gu Jian Qi Tan".
Yangyang Jin nodded, turned and left.
Naza sat on the steps and looked up at him.
"Are you this nice to everyone?"
Gao Huan lowered his head and looked at her. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the treetops, falling on her face and illuminating her eyes.
"It's not good for everyone," he said. "It's good for those who are useful."
Naza paused for a moment, then smiled, a smile that conveyed a confident and clear sense of "I am the exception."
"You really are..." She thought for a moment, but couldn't find the right words.
"What is it?" Gao Huan asked.
Naza looked at him, and the corners of her mouth turned up.
"It's Leung Kwan."
Gao Huan couldn't help but chuckle.
……
During the afternoon shoot, Lin Yufen agreed to the flirting proposal.
Li Xirui's scenes were compressed into the morning, and the afternoon scenes were postponed by a day.
Huang Mengying's leave request for next week was also approved, but Lin Yufen said to her in front of her, "Next time, ask for leave a week in advance, don't tell me on the same day."
Huang Mengying blushed and nodded, like a primary school student being criticized by the teacher.
When Gao Huan came out of the RV, he ran into Huang Mengying coming out of the dressing room.
She wore a white dress, her hair was loose, and she had light makeup on her face. She looked like a newly blooming flower, tender and delicate, exuding a fragile charm that made people want to protect her.
"Teacher Gao Huan." She greeted Gao Huan proactively when she saw him, her voice not loud but very clear.
"Hello." Gao Huan nodded.
"Thank you." Huang Mengying suddenly bowed deeply, at a ninety-degree angle.
Gao Huan was stunned for a moment.
"What are you thanking me for?"
"Thank you for speaking up for us." Huang Mengying straightened up, her face slightly flushed. "The production coordinator told us that it was you who helped us coordinate the scene with the director."
Gao Huan looked at her, sized her up, and said, "No need to thank me. Just focus on your acting."
Huang Mengying nodded vigorously, her expression serious as if she were making a promise.
"I will, Teacher Gao Huan. I heard your name when I was at the Beijing Film Academy. My teacher said your acting was exceptional and that we should learn more from you."
Gao Huan glanced at her.
"Are you from Beijing Film Academy?"
"Yes, from the class of 2009."
Gao Huan laughed, "The older sister is pretending to be the younger sister."
"Then you really are my senior."
Huang Mengying's face turned even redder, as red as a ripe apple.
"Well... junior, please guide me in the future."
Gao Huan nodded, said nothing more, and turned to walk back to the RV.
Yangyang Jin followed behind him, got into the car, closed the door, and said in a tone that said, "I've discovered a secret":
"That Huang Mengying, the way she's looking at you isn't right."
Gao Huan sat down on the sofa, picked up the script, and turned a page.
"What's wrong?"
"It's that kind of... adoring look." Yangyang Jin thought for a moment, "Like a fangirl looking at her idol."
Gao Huan did not look up.
"She's from the Beijing Film Academy, so it's normal that she's heard of me."
Yangyang Jin pursed her lips and didn't say anything more.
But she thought to herself, this person is being watched wherever he goes.
……
When he finished work in the evening, Nazha was already waiting for him in the RV.
"Are you tired today?" she asked.
"good."
"Yangyang Jin said you helped Li Xirui flirt today."
"Um."
Naza looked at him, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"I'll get jealous if you're so nice to other girls."
Gao Huan looked at her, reached out, and tucked the hair that was hanging down beside her face behind her ear.
"Then you can eat it."
Naza paused for a moment, then laughed and punched him in the chest.
"You really are something else!"
She thought about it, but still couldn't find the right words.
Gao Huan finished speaking for her.
"Like Kun?"
Naza laughed out loud, rushed over, hugged his waist, and buried her face in his chest.
"Yes, Lianghuan, my Lianghuan."
Sunlight streamed in through the RV window, warming the two people.