Chapter Twenty-Eight: Is Cannon Fodder Still Cannon Fodder Even After Transmigrating into a Book?

Song Nian'an slipped into the crowd and found a seat in the back row.

He didn't want to get involved in this kind of trouble. Shen Zhuangyue was someone with the female lead buff. If he, a cannon fodder among cannon fodder, were targeted, wouldn't he be crushed to pieces?

If you calculate the timeline, in the original book, Shen Zhuangyue should have fallen in love with Wen Siyan at first sight in the classroom right now.

After a series of daring maneuvers to win her over, he successfully became her fiancée.

Let's wish them a long and happy marriage and many children.

With a plan in mind, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hey director, look at him! Nian'an, come quick~" The female classmate next to her grabbed Song Nian'an's arm fiercely and lifted her up.

The director stood up, looked in their direction, and shouted, "He's the one!"

Song Nian'an: What the hell?

"Congratulations! You've been chosen by the director to be an extra!"

A classmate nearby, always eager for drama, said, "I also want to act in a movie. How about I get you Shen Zhuangyue's autograph? Just don't get any funny ideas about the goddess; she's focused on her career and can't afford any scandals!"

Song Nian'an turned to run away, but her classmates grabbed her and wouldn't let go.

He hurriedly explained, "Director, I'm not good at it, I have camera phobia."

While everyone was still watching, Shen Zhuangyue heard that slightly familiar voice and thought it sounded so annoying.

I couldn't help but recall the embarrassing incident of having my drink poured on me that day.

She was curious to see which lucky college students had been chosen to play supporting roles for her.

Then I saw Song Nian'an, who had embarrassed him in front of everyone.

"I also think he's a good fit for the role of director, so let's go with him."

Shen Zhuangyue deliberately shouted loudly, which happened to quiet the classroom, and everyone's attention turned to Song Nian'an.

Song Nian'an sneered, still acting as domineering, pretentious, and demanding as ever.

He gave Shen Zhuangyue a half-smile, his eyes carrying a warning. Shen Zhuangyue felt a chill run down her spine and instinctively paused.

But at this moment, the staff had already surrounded him, leaving him no way out. A junior assistant explained the plot, and a makeup artist brought over a small stool to touch up his makeup on the spot.

Alright, I'll be an extra this time.

With everyone's help, Song Nian'an appeared wearing a white school uniform and shorts.

With a little makeup on, she was well-behaved and quiet, like a blank sheet of paper, which made the female classmates exclaim in amazement, wondering why they had never seen this person at school before.

The director was very satisfied. This image perfectly matched the character's personality in the film, saving him the trouble of finding those second-rate idol actors who demanded exorbitant fees.

Song Nian'an spent a little time figuring out his character's background. His name is Li Yu, and he is a nobody who is bullied by his classmates. The Mary Sue heroine is his childhood best friend who bravely stands up for him after discovering that he is being bullied by the school bully.

Through repeated encounters, the school bully falls in love with the kind-hearted and selfless heroine.

He confessed his love to the female lead, saying, "You are my girl, and only I can love you."

So this is a play within a play? Cannon fodder will always be cannon fodder no matter where they are.

He's just a tool for creating the female lead's persona.

Fortunately, there are only two simple scenes, one indoors and one outdoors.

Consider it an act of kindness and good deeds, and also a way to enrich your campus life.

Song Nian'an returned to the director and forced a toothy smile.

Shen Zhuangyue is quite popular; the crew members all like her, and the director always gives her some "special treatment."

From makeup and costumes to actors' lines, everything can be changed on the spot, all it takes is a coquettish look and a affected tone from Shen Zhuangyue.

Wen Siyan, who was taking a class next door, passed by the classroom and saw a rest area set up next to it. He had no interest in filming or female celebrities, so he took a couple of sips of coffee and leaned against the corridor to wait for the crowd to disperse.

He tilted his head and looked at Si Zou, then his eyes swept around and he saw Song Nian'an under the spotlight.

The coffee covered half of his face, revealing only his handsome eyes and thick eyebrows. The Wen family members were all good-looking; it was all in their genes. Although he was only in his early twenties, his overwhelming aura made him the center of attention just by standing there.

"OK, Li Yu, start. Now the male lead and his henchmen come over and push you aside, who are blocking the back door. We have mats on the ground, so just step back and block them. The camera will be angled to film this."

Once the actors were in position, the production assistant walked in front of the camera with a black and white clapperboard, glanced at the shooting gestures, and said, "Scene 3, Take 1, First Shot, Action!"

With a clack, three cameras were pointed at Song Nian'an's face, and then the lenses zoomed out.

He stood at the back door, not saying a word, his cold gaze immediately conjuring up the image of a bullied person.

"Can't you watch where you're going? You're blocking my way, Li Yu." The male lead walked over and nudged him in the chest twice, seeing that he didn't move aside.

A classmate next to him fanned the flames: "Are you fucking crazy? Trying to cause trouble? Don't you want to stay in school anymore? Can't you see who this is?"

Song Nian'an was utterly speechless. Who was this ridiculous movie plot for? Why should she have to play along with it?

She couldn't help but show a look of disgust on her face, which made it impossible for the male lead to continue the scene.

At this moment, Li Yu should not be afraid, trembling, begging for mercy, and then he should continue to exert pressure, push him to the ground, and walk over him.

The director didn't yell "Cut!"; they had to continue rehearsing.

The male protagonist clenched his fist and said, "Speak up, are you fucking mute?" He placed his hand on the door and shoved Li Yu hard.

Li Yu fell onto the mat with a thud.

Cut!

The director shouted into the walkie-talkie, "Great! I think Song Nian'an did a great job on this take."

Shen Zhuangyue stood to the side with her arms crossed, squatting down and vaguely revealing her cleavage. Her short skirt made her legs appear even whiter because of the squatting motion, and the director blushed from that angle.

She covered her mouth, leaned close to the director's ear, and whispered, "I don't think it's enough. You can't see any bullying or hatred in him. Don't you think so, director?" She then casually placed her arm on the director's leg.

The director nodded repeatedly, picked up the walkie-talkie and shouted, "Take it again, be fiercer, the emotion isn't strong enough."

"Scene 3, Shot 1, Second Take, Action!"

"You could have gone a little harder."

"Scene 3, Shot 1, Act 3, Action!"

"Scene 3, Shot 1, Take 4, Action!"

Shen Zhuangyue was still muttering to the director, "I think it would be better to remove the mat; only a real fall can be filmed."

The director hesitated and said, "That's not a good idea. He's just a college student extra, and this scene was added on the spot; it wasn't in the script. If the students on set complain about it, it will affect the film's promotion."

Seeing the director say that, Shen Zhuangyue decided to add fuel to the fire.

In a simple scene, Song Nian'an was pushed several times, and the makeup artist came over to help him adjust his clothes and check for injuries.

"It's okay, sister." Song Nian'an smiled at the makeup artist. "It doesn't hurt, there's a pad."

The makeup artist didn't hide anything and directly told Song Nian'an and Shen Zhuangyue to have the director remove the cushions.

This made Song Nian'an lose her patience. After thanking her sister, she walked towards the director.

"Sorry, director, I have to go to class now and don't have time to waste with you."

Song Nian'an's anger was quite frightening. He stared at Shen Zhuangyue as if he could see through her little thoughts.

The staff immediately stepped in to smooth things over, looking apologetic and regretful, bowing repeatedly and saying, "I'm so sorry, we just didn't adjust the shooting angle properly, it wasn't your fault. Let's shoot the indoor scene again, and get it in one take, okay?"

The director continued, "Yes, Nian'an, you're so perfect for this role, and you're beautiful too. Don't look down on this minor role. Many big stars were discovered suddenly like this. I think you have a lot of potential. Besides, we've already asked your teacher for leave, so one day of class won't interfere with anything."

Wen Siyan, who had been looking around in the corridor for a while, came over.

He smiled and patted Song Nian'an on the back of the head, then said to the director, "Director, I'm taking my student with me now. I need to talk to him about something."