Shi Xi benefited greatly.

She had previously acted in mostly web dramas, where directors prioritized quantity over quality.

As long as the lines are right and there's no laughing during filming, the director will approve it.

They don't care about positioning or actions at all.

They wouldn't care whether their acting was awkward.

But nowadays, scripts are filled with long stretches of dialogue and often feature long takes.

The director required it to be a single, continuous shot without any pauses.

In web dramas, a scene only lasts a few minutes; after filming, the next scene is edited together.

In serious dramas, long takes can last for more than ten minutes, and there can be no mistakes whatsoever.

During breaks from filming, Shi Xi would sit on the sidelines and watch the other actors rehearse.

These people's movements, even just raising their eyes and blinking, seemed to be completely immersed in their roles.

Qin Yun plays a strong woman. She has a bright and elegant appearance. When she doesn't smile, she is a cold and aloof career woman, a goddess who is high above.

Her smile is stunningly beautiful and captivating.

Moreover, she always presents her most beautiful side in front of the camera.

When it came to Shi Xi's scenes, her performance was quite remarkable.

The director gave some suggestions, changed Shi Xi's position, and reshot the scene several times.

The effect was indeed better.

Although Shi Xi didn't quite understand the underlying principles, she admired him greatly.

Only Yu Xiangming's scenes were performed very stiffly.

Yu Xiangming was originally a trainee at Tianyu Media and debuted in a boy group. He had only a superficial understanding of acting.

He could read the lines, but neither his tone, movements, nor his eyes met the director's requirements.

The director was so angry he almost vomited blood. He taught him each move one by one until he finally got him right.

After Yu Xiangming finished filming, he breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on set to play on his phone.

After seeing this, the director couldn't help but say, "Your acting is terrible, don't you know how to learn? Shi Xi knows to humbly learn, Qin Yun is still studying the script, and you're just playing on your phone?"

Yu Xiangming was scolded, his face turning white and black, so he had no choice but to put down his phone and go look at the script.

Shi Xi looked at the director, speechless.

Is the director deliberately trying to stir up hatred?

Now Yu Xiangming will definitely hate her!

Shi Xi thought to herself, but still carefully studied the script.

She didn't have many scenes in the drama, but her character was very distinctive.

If you act well, you'll definitely shine!

...

The first day of filming was very difficult, and in the end, we didn't know how many takes we could use.

Anyway, we're finally done with work.

Just when Shi Xi thought she could go home after get off work...

However, the crew members said that the director invited everyone to the opening banquet.

The director treated everyone to a meal, and naturally, everyone accepted.

Shi Xi also went to a hotel near the film crew.

The director booked a large room and gathered all the core members together at a separate table.

Shi Xi noticed that even the seats were arranged according to rank.

Next to the director are Qin Yun and Ji Zhuoyi, and next to the assistant director is Yu Xiangming...

Anyway, her position was the furthest from the director.

Exactly diagonal.

Shi Xi didn't like drinking alcohol, so she took a cup and poured herself some juice.

When others tried to persuade her to drink, Shi Xi politely declined.

Those who make it to this table are all shrewd people; they won't embarrass anyone in public.

Apart from Yu Xiangming.

"Sister Xi, let me toast you." Yu Xiangming took another glass, poured some wine, and handed it to Shi Xi. "This is our first time working together. I hope we can work together happily in the future."

Shi Xi didn't take the glass of wine, but smiled faintly and said, "I don't drink alcohol, so I'll have juice instead."

"I'm drinking alcohol, and you're drinking juice. What's this? Are you not giving me face?" Yu Xiangming, who was used to being fawned over, refused to budge an inch after being rebuffed.