"Those eyes, that nose, that mouth, they're like a work of art." Jessica kept praising them, while Shen Shiqing became a little embarrassed.
You flatter me, you flatter me.
"Let me take a picture of you, my work of art."
Shen Shiqing thought about it and realized that many fans were urging her to update her blog via private messages. She decided to take this opportunity to film some more, so she agreed.
Jessica finished shooting quickly and frequently praised her own skills.
After the photo shoot, Shen Shiqing was sitting down, preparing to post a Weibo message. The staff said it was fine to post it, as a warm-up.
Shen Shiqing took out his phone and posted two pictures that Jessica had just taken, along with some text.
[@Shen Shiqing: Everyone, please help me with my work today!]
Shen Shiqing had just put down his phone when he saw Wen Xinran walk in. She had already put on makeup and changed her clothes, and she seemed different from usual, with a more scholarly air about her.
But why is everyone heading this way today?
"Ms. Jessica, it's a pleasure to meet you here." Wen Xinran looked at Jessica and spoke, her tone gentle and respectful.
Shen Shiqing looked at Jessica and gave her an approving look, as if to say, "Looks like you're pretty good."
Jessica looked at Shen Shiqing without any hesitation, her face full of pride as if to say: Of course.
Jessica nodded to Wen Xinran, not paying much attention to it.
Wen Xinran was not angry and sat down to study the script.
"You don't like her?" Shen Shiqing asked, noticing that Jessica didn't seem to care much about Wen Xinran.
"I don't find her attractive, she's not as pretty as Baby." Jessica started winking again.
"..."
Jessica chatted with Shen Shiqing for a while before leaving, after all, she was a very busy person.
Shen Shiqing happened to see Xia Chun when he came out of the dressing room to prepare for the recording of the program.
The staff members next to Xia Chun also looked at her, and their expressions were not very good. It seems that she is indeed the one who makes a big fuss over nothing and still tries to play hard even when she has no cards to play.
But why is Xia Chun here? Shen Shiqing remembers that Xia Chun did not participate in this program in the original book.
The role she played... Shen Shiqing carefully examined the makeup and got the answer.
She is Yan Poxi from the classic TV series "Water Margin". This role is not easy to play.
This character is quite unique, sassy and bold, with a special kind of wildness, and also gives people a sense of immorality. This character is somewhat difficult to portray.
I wonder if Xia Chun can actually eat this pancake.
If you act well, you'll become very popular; if you act poorly, you'll be criticized to the skies.
However, it seems that the role was played by an actress who became popular after starring in a web series. How did it become Xia Chun now?
It seems she's risen to power. The original book does mention that Xia Chun has a sugar daddy who provides her with resources, but it doesn't explicitly say who it is, so Shen Shiqing isn't quite sure either.
But there's no use thinking about these things; it's better to focus on my performance.
The theme of Shen Shiqing's participation in this program recording is—revisiting the classic novel "Water Margin".
She, Wen Xinran, and Xia Chun mainly showcased the images of a small number of female characters from the Water Margin.
Shen Shiqing will be playing the role of Jin Cuilian, who is also the first beautiful female character to appear in "Water Margin".
It mainly appears in the third chapter, "Shi Dalang flees Huayin County at night, and Lu Zhishen punches the bully of Zhenguanxi".
Zheng Tu, who ruled the area, coveted Jin Cuilian's beauty and tricked her into taking her by force. He then kicked her out of the house, forcing Jin Cuilian and her father to sing in a tavern. Later, they were rescued by Lu Zhishen.
Jin Cuilian is a female character with a tragic background and unfortunate experiences. She is a female character who suffers a lot of oppression, and Shen Shiqing studied her thoroughly early on.
When Shen Shiqing appeared on screen, the director was immediately struck by his stunning appearance. He truly seemed to have stepped right out of the book, and he was certain that he hadn't made a mistake in casting him.
Shen Shiqing wept, her tears falling like pearls. Her eyes were brimming with tears, making her look pitiful. Her every move made her seem like an innocent and weak woman who had been wronged.
Just as the original text describes, "Rong'e's brows were tightly furrowed, and tears welled up in her eyes like pearls; her face was lowered, and her delicate, fragrant skin was as white as snow."
As soon as filming began, Shen Shiqing performed flawlessly throughout the entire performance without any pauses.
However, as soon as the recording was over, Shen Shiqingchen returned to her original appearance, showing no trace of her acting skills.
But the director remembered that Shen Shiqing's acting skills used to be very poor, right?
However, people should always strive to improve; they can't stay stagnant forever.
This young man seems to have ambition; the director mentally gave Shen Shiqing a thumbs up.
After all, Shen Shiqing really did portray this pitiful and beautiful character very well.
Shen Shiqing greeted the director and went back to the dressing room to remove her makeup. The makeup artists were all there. Shen Shiqing sat quietly and let them remove her makeup and hair accessories.
Meanwhile, Xia Chun has also started filming. The character she plays, Yan Poxi, has a wild and flirtatious spirit. She is a prostitute with a wild and untamed personality. She is willful, willful, and shrewish.
Xia Chun has always been known for her mature and sophisticated image, and her acting skills are decent, but her performance in this role was still full of flaws.
"Eyes, pay attention to your eyes. You can be charming, but don't be too charming."
"You need to grasp the nuances, the feeling of the beginning, middle, and end. Look at the acting you've done!"
"Don't make your expression too fierce when you're arguing; control your facial expressions!"
"You need to be more aggressive later on! Have you even read the script?!"
The director was a bit annoyed during filming; the actors had been forced into the role, which he never liked. He couldn't really yell at them, so he could only guide them step by step, and in the end, they barely managed to finish filming.
Whether it's acceptable or not, it's just so-so.
When they filmed Wen Xinran, the director's expression improved considerably. After all, with the previous performance as a contrast, Wen Xinran's acting seemed quite good.
Wen Xinran plays Li Shishi, a woman who combines talent, beauty, and wisdom.
Li Shishi can be considered the most beautiful woman in "Water Margin". She has her own unique charm. Although she came from a brothel, she did not have the air of a prostitute. She was knowledgeable in poetry and songs and had talent in singing and dancing. In the world of brothels, she was a person who could be appreciated by both the refined and the common people.
Wen Xinran's makeup and styling were appropriate, her demeanor was proper, her temperament was gentle, and she had a graceful presence. Although she did not truly capture the spirit of Li Shishi in the original work, her performance was still passable.
The director was fairly satisfied with the filming and even gave Wen Xinran some encouragement. After all, she has quite a powerful backer, so it wouldn't hurt to give her some pointers.
The director was preparing to film the fourth scene, but couldn't find any actors, and the set was in complete chaos.
I received a phone call and found out that the guest star for the next episode was injured on his leg when he arrived, so he probably won't be able to film.
The director was frantic; where was he supposed to find actors?! And this wasn't a role he could just pull in anyone!
Shen Shiqing asked the staff on set why they were in such a panic, and learned that the actor for that role couldn't make it, and the director was worried because no actor was available.
Shen Shiqing was taken aback. Wasn't this a plot that often appeared in novels?
It's all formulaic writing, pure formulaic writing!!!
However, this kind of story happened to be written by Shen Shiqing, so she couldn't let this opportunity slip by!
Even when you're incredibly lucky, you can't hold on much longer.
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