Chapter 326 Speak plainly, don't spread rumors! (2)
Kong Fan laughed twice and said, "Okay, I won't say anything more. But Yan He, do you really not have a girlfriend yet?"
Lu Yanhe looked at him noncommittally, "And you?"
"Yes, I do." Kong Fan smiled brightly, his smile as gentle as a spring breeze. "My girlfriend and I have been together for three years."
"You've been together since high school?"
"Yes." Kong Fan nodded, her face beaming with sweet joy.
Lu Yanhe curled the corners of his mouth. "Pretty good."
Kong Fan said, "Yan He, is there something ambiguous between you and your high school classmate?"
Lu Yanhe: "You're quite the gossip."
"Hehe," Kong Fan said, "I'm just asking out of curiosity."
Lu Yanhe said, "Then why didn't I answer your questions after asking me for so long? What do you think is going on?"
Kong Fan immediately gave a look that said "I understand instantly," and made a gesture as if he were zipping up his mouth.
Lu Yanhe: "..."
He always felt that Kong Fan had misunderstood him.
Kong Fan is a bit unconventional—mainly because his way of thinking is a bit unconventional.
He's a complete optimist, a bit like Li Pengfei, but even more carefree. To put it simply, he's a male version of a "naive and sweet" guy. Of course, he's neither naive nor sweet; he's just a bit inexplicably eccentric.
As the only two male leads in the film "Late Spring," Lu Yanhe and Lu Yanhe were closer in their daily lives.
Lu Yanhe wanted to avoid suspicion, and now it seems he also needs to avoid suspicion. No wonder he hasn't been seen hanging around those girls.
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I thought today would be a smooth day for filming.
During this period, the actors seemed to be chasing each other, with each scene coming one after another, and each one producing a more impressive performance than the last.
Liu Bige was impressed, saying that the actors were really good at acting, and the more they acted, the more they revealed.
However, for some reason, Yan Lingyu just couldn't get into the zone today.
"I'm sorry." Yan Lingyu herself was extremely upset and bowed to everyone in apology.
Seeing her expression, Liu Bige knew that she was just going through a rough patch, so he didn't say much and told her to go and rest while he filmed other people's shots.
Lu Yanhe didn't know what was going on with Yan Lingyu, and neither did the others; they all looked puzzled.
Yan Lingyu went to the side.
Liu Bige continued filming this movie.
A short while later, news came that Yan Lingyu had fainted.
Everyone was startled.
Liu Bige even interrupted filming and ran over immediately.
Lu Yanhe and the others were somewhat worried about Yan Lingyu.
Is Yan Lingyu sick?
Yan Lingyu usually looks quite weak.
Yan Lingyu currently has no agency, no agent, and no assistant; she is just an ordinary college student.
In situations like this, the crew had no choice but to arrange for someone to take her to the hospital and look after her.
Having experienced what happened with Teacher Jiang Jun, Lu Yanhe was traumatized by this sudden fainting spell and couldn't help but worry that Yan Lingyu might also have some undiagnosed illness.
This caused the filming to stop—something that other production teams would never even dare to imagine. Liu Bige directly announced a halt to filming for the day and personally went to the hospital.
On the one hand, the filming of the crew is progressing smoothly and there is not much pressure. On the other hand, Liu Bige treats these young actors as his own younger brothers and sisters. This is the first time he has ever selected actors for his own production and brought them into his crew. He talked with them for more than half a year before filming and met with them every now and then. This kind of relationship is not something that ordinary film crews can have.
Liu Bige couldn't put his mind at ease.
Lu Yanhe was also on tenterhooks.
Kong Fan asked, "Should we also go to the hospital to get checked out?"
Lu Yanhe immediately shook his head and said, "It would be too chaotic with so many people. Let's wait for the hospital's test results. We can visit her later."
Wang Jing glanced at him.
He Qingqing said worriedly, "I don't know what's wrong with Lingyu. Should we tell her parents?"
“We’ve already contacted her teacher and parents. I just heard Brother Liu on the phone,” Wang Jing said.
There's nothing we can do if we get together; we have nothing to do, so we have to disperse.
Wang Jing glanced at Lu Yanhe, and only then did Lu Yanhe remember that Wang Jing had asked him to do something.
Lu Yanhe said, "Where should we go to talk?"
Wang Jing shook her head and said, "It's nothing urgent. Let's wait for news from the hospital."
Lu Yanhe said, "It's alright, go ahead and tell me. There's nothing else we can do right now except wait for news."
Wang Jing then glanced around and saw that people were coming and going, so she said, "Why don't we find a quieter place?"
Lu Yanhe nodded.
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Wang Jing actually came to seek Lu Yanhe's opinion.
“A talent agency wants to sign me, but I’m not sure what to do,” Wang Jing said. “You’re the only experienced person I know, so I’d like to ask you for advice.”
Lu Yanhe suddenly realized what was going on.
He asked, "Which company?"
“Wenxia’s Soulmate”.
Lu Yanhe was surprised to find that it was a familiar company.
Wenxia Zhiyin is the production company behind "Shentu" and "Chenbing". Of course, these days it's not uncommon for film and television production companies to also sign actors; almost any film and television company will sign actors themselves.
Lu Yanhe said, "This company is quite large and has produced many dramas. However, I don't know how well they manage artists. Do they have any famous artists?"
Wang Jing said, "I searched online and found that Yao Bei and Ning Siyuan are their contracted actors."
Yao Bei and Ning Siyuan are relatively well-known actors. Lu Yanhe also knows them, but while they are well-known, they are not the kind of actors like Jiang Yuqian and Huang Kairen who can carry an entire drama on their own.
Lu Yanhe hesitated for a moment and said, "They want to sign you. Did they promise you any conditions?"
"They promised me a leading role in a film every year."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yanhe said, "That's pretty good, if they can really keep their promise."
Wang Jing: "I don't know if they will honor their promise. I originally wanted to ask my teacher, but unlike Yan Lingyu and Kong Fan who are from Beijing Art Academy, my teacher doesn't really know much about it either. I... I don't know whether I should sign a contract with them."
"Why did they suddenly approach you to sign a contract? Did they tell you?"
In fact, Wang Jing is currently just an actress who doesn't have any representative works.
Lu Yanhe found it strange and unfair that a well-known company like Wenxia Zhiyin would suddenly offer Wang Jing a contract with the condition of "one leading role in a drama per year".
Wang Jing shook her head and said, "It's probably because I'm currently filming this movie, 'Late Spring'."
It's not uncommon for a company to buy shares in a newcomer before they become interested in them.
Lu Yanhe: "If you're not in a hurry, I think you don't need to make a decision so quickly. The terms you can get by signing with Wenxia Zhiyin now are definitely not as good as the terms you can get after the movie is released."
Wang Jing hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Do you think this movie will help us get recognized in the film and television industry?"
Lu Yanhe realized that Wang Jing wasn't very confident about the film's performance after its release, which was why she was tempted by Wen Xia's offer. After all, no one knew if there would be another opportunity like this.
Wang Jing's situation is indeed different from Yan Lingyu and Kong Fan's. She's not from a prestigious university; in her school, perhaps not a single student from several graduating classes would become a true actor. Therefore, she likely experiences more insecurity.
Lu Yanhe said, "I took on this film and starred in it, certainly not because I don't think it's a good film. But to say whether I'm 100% confident that it will be a success, I'm not that sure."
Wang Jing pursed her lips.
“You’re only a freshman, I think you can wait,” Lu Yanhe said sincerely. “You have many other options, there’s no need to rush into a decision right now. Just because you sign with a big company and they promise you good conditions doesn’t mean you should grab it right away. When I signed with Xingyu, they promised me a lot, but in the end, when I was washed up and no one knew me anymore, the only thing they delivered was the guaranteed allowance.”
Wang Jing looked at him intently again and asked, "So, do you think I'm suited to be an actress? Can I succeed?"
Lu Yanhe smiled from the bottom of his heart.
"As long as you persevere, you will definitely succeed. You have to trust Liu Bige's judgment. He didn't just make a random decision to choose a few of you from so many people. He said something very true: this is his first time making a movie, but he has been involved in film for a long time. He knows what good acting is. You are his actor, and you should understand this best."
Wang Jing nodded.
"I understand. I'll think about it again when I get back." After she finished speaking, she gave Lu Yanhe a bright smile. "Thank you for helping me answer so many questions."
Lu Yanhe said, "Wang Jing, I can't promise you anything. I can't promise that you will definitely find a better contract in the future, nor can I promise that the movie 'Late Spring' will make you known in the industry, let alone that you will definitely become famous in the future. But to be honest, when I have a suitable role for you, you are an actor that I am very willing to work with again. You have the qualifications, so I want to say, don't rush, don't be like me back then, hastily signing with a company that was not suitable for me, and almost losing my job and dropping out of school when I was eighteen."
Wang Jing nodded.
"I will seriously consider this matter."
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After speaking with Wang Jing, Lu Yanhe took a car back to Zhenhua.
He said so much to Wang Jing, and it was all from the bottom of his heart.
He was willing to speak up because he greatly admired Wang Jing. Although not the lead actress, she captured every scene, delivering a performance that left a deep impression on him.
He said all this because he knew he might be the only person Wang Jing could talk to.
She no longer recognizes people like that.
Lu Yanhe rolled down the car window, letting the wind rush in.
It's already April, the wind is gentle and feels very comfortable on my skin.
At that moment, Liu Bige sent a message.
Yan Lingyu is fine; she just fainted due to low blood sugar.
Lu Yanhe breathed a sigh of relief.
However, what Liu Bige said next made Lu Yanhe's heart skip a beat.
Yan Lingyu fainted due to low blood sugar because she hadn't been eating properly. She basically ate boiled vegetables and chicken breast all day, without any staple food, which is why she suddenly fainted.
She did this to make her later condition appear genuinely weak.
Later in the story, she was beaten by her father several times, and what needed to be shown was not only the scars, but also her dejected and vulnerable state.
Liu Bige felt both heartache and anger. He felt heartache for Yan Lingyu for pushing herself so hard to portray the character, and anger that Yan Lingyu had acted on her own and ruined her health.
He called each actor to confirm that they hadn't done anything similar to Yan Lingyu behind the scenes.
Lu Yanhe was speechless after hearing about this.
Actors will indeed do all sorts of things to create a character.
Compared to the exaggerated behaviors reported in many news stories, Yan Lingyu's dieting is nothing special.
But it still shocked Lu Yanhe.
Yan Lingyu rested in the hospital for a day, and returned to the film crew the next day.
She was embarrassed, with an awkward smile on her face, and apologized to them, saying that she had caused them trouble.
He Qingqing shook her head, "Don't apologize anymore. Honestly, no wonder you've been getting worse and worse. It turns out you're not eating properly."
Yan Lingyu lowered his head, a look of shame on his face.
At this moment, Liu Bige walked over, his face stern, and said, "If any of you do anything to harm yourselves for the sake of a so-called role, don't blame me for cutting all your scenes."
The threat worked; everyone's expression turned serious.
Kong Fan said, "Director, don't worry, I eat a full meal every time, without any compromise."
Liu Bige glanced at him sideways and said, "I was wondering why you look a bit chubby on camera. You better control yourself!"
Kong Fan: "..."
He Qingqing let out a merciless laugh.
After this little incident, filming returned to its normal rhythm.
The subsequent filming became increasingly intense, with almost every scene being crucial.
Lu Yanhe was pushed to his limits time and time again by Liu Bige. By the time he finished work, his mind was blank, and he was like a walking corpse.
There was a feeling of being completely drained and exhausted.
The others were similar.
One day, Lu Yanhe finished work and was about to get into his car and leave when Wang Jing suddenly came to his side and said, "Yanhe, I turned them down."
Kong Fan happened to be passing by and overheard Wang Jing's words, immediately asking, "Who did you turn down? What did you turn down?"
Wang Jing: "I'm not talking to you."
Lu Yanhe smiled and nodded to Wang Jing, "I'm going back now, bye-bye."
After watching Lu Yanhe leave in his car, Wang Jing turned and walked away.
Kong Fan's gossipy nature ignited, and he chased after him, relentlessly asking what was going on.
Wang Jing couldn't help but glare at him, "Why are you so gossipy!"
Kong Fan: "It's not that I'm being nosy, it's just that if you don't tell me, it feels like there are cat claws scratching at my heart."
But Wang Jing refused to say anything.
The next day, Wang Jing noticed Kong Fan scratching his head and looking at her every now and then, seemingly still wondering what she meant by "rejection." She couldn't help but tell him the truth. But then he suddenly ran up to her, looking mysterious and cautious, and asked, "Who confessed to you? Who? And not just one person? It wasn't the director, was it?"
Wang Jing: "...Do you believe I'll tell the director what you just said?"
Wang Jing had long known that Kong Fan was mentally unstable, with a convoluted and intricate thought process, but at this moment, she still had an urge to take a deep breath and then grab the script in her hand and smash it at him.
Kong Fan looked up to the sky and roared, "What exactly is going on? I can't think of anything else! If you don't tell me, I really won't be able to sleep tonight!"
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