Chapter 49 The Female Lead
She caught the idol, now a rising star, who was just a nobody on the show back then. After some intense interrogation, he finally couldn't take it anymore and confessed:
"It was Brother Han and Brother Tao... They told us privately that you had just taken over the short drama and were under tremendous pressure. You were so worried that your mental state was unstable. You were bumping into the desk and laughing in the office... We were scared when we heard that."
Ling Wei: "???"
Is there?
She only banged her forehead on the table a few times in frustration because she was never satisfied with the script!
She has already found the notebook she likes, and feels that everything is ready and she is full of energy!
The other person continued, speaking sincerely: "Actually, Director Ling, we are all very grateful to you. Without you, there would be no second peak for 'The Pursuit Order,' and many of us wouldn't be where we are today. We say it's for our future, but actually... we just wanted to come and support you."
Ling Wei held her phone, feeling a surge of emotion well up in her eyes, and her nose stung.
She quickly tilted her head back, blinked frantically, and forcefully suppressed the unknown liquid that was about to gush out.
She received this heartfelt gift.
"Thank you, really... thank you so much everyone." Her voice was slightly hoarse, but with a smile. "But if this continues, my short drama is really going to turn into a huge team-building event for 'The Chase Order'."
She thanked the other guests for their kindness one by one, and in the end, based on the compatibility of their roles, she only kept An Yao, who took the initiative to return to her old profession, and Shen Yicheng, who was willing to try new things.
At the opening ceremony, Ling Wei was finalizing the movement route.
Thanks to the fact that the new season of "The Pursuit Order" is still in the preparation stage, she brought almost the same old crew this time, including familiar cameramen and well-coordinated prop team members. The atmosphere on set was as relaxed as a variety show extra recording.
Even Zhou Han and Zhang Tao were standing not far away...
? ? ?
Wait a moment.
Ling Wei walked over, and Zhou Han simply nodded slightly, saying succinctly, "Come and take a look."
Zhang Tao then added with a wink, "We must be there to witness this historic moment when Director Ling takes the helm independently, and share in the joy!"
They had already greeted An Yao and Shen Yicheng, who were dressed and made up early.
Zhang Tao craned his neck and looked around, unable to contain his curiosity: "Director Ling, for your big production with two female leads, two of the four main actors have arrived. Where are the other two heavyweight female leads?"
Just as Ling Wei was about to explain, a clear but slightly timid voice sounded from behind her: "Director Ling."
Everyone turned around at the sound, and their expressions froze.
Xiang Wanxing stood there, dressed in faded and even somewhat worn old clothes, with a bare face, her face even deliberately darkened, her hair slightly frizzy and tied back, exuding a simple and even somewhat rustic aura that was out of place with her surroundings.
Under so many gazes, she nervously twisted her fingers and spoke softly: "I... I'm trying to get as close to the character as possible, so I've been wearing this outfit for the past few days to get a feel for it... The makeup and hair are also done according to the initial design."
Her demeanor was completely different from when Ling Wei last saw her; she had already gotten into character.
The child's self-awareness is heartbreaking.
Ling Wei suppressed her emotions and formally introduced Xiang Wanxing to everyone.
Everyone wore polite smiles, but the fleeting doubt in their scrutinizing eyes was hard to conceal. Was the female lead really okay for this highly anticipated short drama?
In this subtly quiet moment, a voice with a drawn-out tone broke the silence: "Wei—Wei—"
Everyone's attention was drawn to it again, and they were all stunned.
There are more experts?!
Qi Mo, dressed in a boldly contrasting outfit, looked like a colorful mushroom just emerging from the forest. He was dragging a huge suitcase, almost half his height, as he shuffled over in a manner that resembled sleepwalking.
Looking at her overly dazzling outfit and her obviously not-yet-fully-activated brain, Ling Wei sighed and facepalmed, "My dear Miss Qi, you came to the opening ceremony looking like this?"
Qi Mo raised his head, blinked, and said in a soft tone, "Hmm, I've been in the mountains for too long... I need a dopamine boost."
As she spoke, she opened the huge suitcase and began taking out package after package of dried mushrooms wrapped neatly in oil paper.
"I brought some... souvenirs for everyone." She distributed the local specialties, her tone earnest yet uncertain. "Weiwei and I... are counting on you all from now on..."
Qi Mo went to film in a remote mountain village right after graduating from university. The script was good, but the conditions were harsh and there was no cell phone signal.
Ling Wei thought she wouldn't be able to come, but to her surprise, she received the message and replied with a message that was several days late: "How could Director Ling's path to godhood be complete without me?"
It just so happened that her filming had wrapped up, so she rushed here without stopping.
Her suitcase was half filled with clothes and the other half with all sorts of dried mushrooms.
An Yao held the bag of dried mushrooms, which smelled of the mountains and fields, close to Ling Wei's ear, and whispered, "Director Ling, are you sure she didn't accidentally eat anything... a local specialty before she came?"
It looks like it's been poisoned by mushrooms.
Ling Wei rubbed her forehead, but her tone was firm: "You'll know when you turn it on."
The two leading ladies meet in a historic moment.
After a brief handshake, Qi Mo slowly withdrew her hand, glanced at Xiang Wanxing with her dreamy eyes, and then whispered in Ling Wei's ear: "She... is very capable."
Ling Wei: "???"
How can you tell that?
The auspicious hour has arrived. After the opening ceremony, the first major scene—the first formal confrontation between the real and fake heiresses in the lavish living room—is about to begin filming.
All unrelated personnel retreated behind the monitors, focusing their attention on the two girls in the center of the venue, whose appearances and temperaments were quite different.
Curiosity, scrutiny, anticipation... a mix of emotions silently intertwined in the air.
"Action!"
The moment the clapper fell, a miracle occurred.
Qi Mo, who had been looking unfocused as if living in another dimension just a moment ago, suddenly changed her aura. Her eyes focused instantly, becoming clear, sharp, and even carrying a hint of unintentional arrogance and scrutiny.
She simply straightened her back and raised her chin, and the spirit of that pampered rich girl was possessed by her, every subtle expression precise and accurate.
On the other hand, Xiang Wanxing, under the pressure of Qi Mo's powerful aura, did not back down at all, but was instantly ignited.
She plays a genuine heiress who returns to her real family but feels uncomfortable in every way.
At this moment, her shoulders unconsciously tucked in slightly, her eyes a complex mix of timidity at entering an unfamiliar environment, cautious observation, and resilience and stubbornness emanating from the soil.
She perfectly captured the deep-seated inferiority complex and pride within her.
Before they even spoke, their eyes and gestures alone conveyed the tension between them, highlighting their mismatched identities and intertwined fates.
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