Shi Xi changed back into the prop jade bracelet and continued filming.

Director Yan was seething with anger, and the more he watched, the more annoyed he became.

Having seen fine jade bracelets, this fake one just doesn't look right.

Never mind, I'll just have to bear with it.

Director Yan took a deep breath, "Next!"

After taking their costume photos, everyone returned to their respective hotels near the film set to prepare for filming the next day.

After powering on, everything went smoothly.

The opening ceremony took place the following day.

"Tang Dao Jiu Lian" is a TV series broadcast on satellite TV. The director is Yan Zhi, and the male and female leads are both popular A-list stars. The second female lead, Shi Xi, is a popular actress.

So as soon as filming began, the drama caused a huge stir online.

Shi Xi's fans are extremely happy, as she's the second female lead in a primetime drama! If the drama becomes a hit, she'll be even more popular than the female lead in a low-budget web series.

After all, countless online dramas flop every year.

Even if a TV series broadcast on a major network is bad, it's not Shi Xi's place to take the blame!

Shi Xi's fans were overjoyed, as if it were Chinese New Year.

Nan Wan, lying on the sofa, saw the news online and, in anger, smashed her phone in her face.

In a fit of anger, she threw her phone away, and then, still not satisfied, grabbed a cushion from the sofa and threw it outside.

The agent who came in dodged Nan Wan's attack and said, "We've already reached an agreement with 'Star Selection Idol'. We'll have you as a mentor for the next episode."

"An assistant?" Nan Wan was furious. "Me, be an assistant?!"

"It's to help the senior students and complete the stage performance together." The manager corrected expressionlessly, "It's just about going on stage and twisting a few times, it's not difficult for you."

Nan Wan's expression softened somewhat, and she asked, "How did the script negotiations go?"

Agent: "We're still in contact."

Nan Wan looked furious. "Why are you still in contact?"

Shi Xi can get the second female lead role in a primetime TV drama, so why can't I?

Am I worse than her?!

The agent calmly stated, "That drama was funded by Kuai Xue Entertainment."

Nanwan:?

The agent explained, "Kuai Xue Entertainment is the company Shi Xi works for."

Nan Wan leaned back on the sofa, a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. "Oh~ so you got the second female lead role by throwing money at it! No wonder you were able to land a role in a primetime drama so quickly."

The agent thought to himself, "Don't you also rely on money?"

"Everyone else knows to use their connections, can't you be a little more resourceful? I've been back in the country for almost half a month, and I haven't even received a decent announcement!" Nan Wan said with a disdainful look, "Useless thing!"

Agent: ...That's because you're too picky and look down on everything.

"I'll go find a suitable script again." Knowing Nan Wan's personality, the agent knew that staying would only result in her scolding, so he simply left.

Nan Wan went to retrieve her phone, only to find it was no longer working. Furious, she threw it away again.

When you're down on your luck, nothing goes right!

*

Things weren't going too smoothly for Shi Xi either.

After the camera was turned on, the actual filming began.

Director Yan is as strict as his name suggests, and he is extremely demanding of every single shot.

Chu Yuan plays the male lead, Tang Dao, and his first scene is practicing swordsmanship in a bamboo forest.

When he was practicing the last move, the weather changed. Tang Dao finished practicing the last move in the rain, knelt on one knee, and stuck the blade into the ground.

Shi Xi originally thought that Chu Yuan, who was so handsome, would be all show and no substance.

But when Chu Yuan picked up the knife and walked onto the field, Shi Xi realized she had been wrong.

Chu Yuan had practiced swordsmanship diligently; his every move was fluid and natural, as if he were a true martial arts swordsman.

Shi Xi was unconsciously drawn in.