After Shu Wangyue finished speaking, she paused for a moment, her face instantly turning red. She glanced at Song Qi, then at the script, coughed twice, and looked around nervously: "Sorry, I... I misread the lines."
"If you're not in the mood, go back and get some sleep before coming back." Song Qi rubbed her temples; she was already exasperated by Shu Wangyue.
"Yes, I think that's better too." Shu Wangyue nodded, picked up the script, and ran away.
Song Qi was a little speechless. He flipped through the script in his hand and went to find other people to rehearse with.
This was her first time encountering this kind of profession. Although she didn't really like it, she was determined to do it well since she had taken the plunge.
After all, it's quite interesting.
Director Wang Ze really likes Song Qi. After all, the girl is pretty and eager to learn, and she stays on set even when she's not filming.
Although every time the other person looked at him, it was as if they wanted to drive him out of his position.
Song Qi did have this idea, but he suppressed it because it was too troublesome.
Shu Wangyue's acting was also quite good, not awkward at all, which relieved the director. Since the investors had asked the two people they were taking care of were competent, they could take care of them willingly.
10 o'clock.
Song Qi sat next to the director, wearing a heavy costume. It was August, and the heat was unbearable. Although there was a small electric fan blowing on him, it did little to help.
Wang Ze glanced at Song Qi several times: "Aren't you hot?"
"It's hot." Song Qi nodded.
Wang Ze glanced at Song Qi again: "You're quite tolerant, young lady."
Song Qi smiled at Wang Ze, saying it was only 30 degrees Celsius.
She wiped the sweat from her forehead with a tissue, and the makeup artist ran over with some things to touch up her makeup. She was about to go on set for the next scene.
Song Qi's acting was already quite good during the audition, and over the next few days, many details were improved.
This makes the character more well-rounded; the way Wang Ze looks at Song Qi is as if he has seen some gold.
Thinking about Song Qi studying architecture, I don't know whether to admire her intelligence or lament that she didn't specialize in acting.
So he decided to be stricter with Song Qi.
The actress who plays opposite Song Qi is a rising star named Yao Yao, who plays the role that Shi Xinyu auditioned for.
Their characters disliked each other from the very beginning of the series, and their conflict continued until Yao Yao's character died.
Yao Yao herself has a somewhat mean appearance and is not easy to get along with. Although her family background is not as good as the Shu family, it is still quite good.
Song Qi had approached Yao Yao to rehearse a scene before, but Yao Yao refused. Song Qi still remembered that haughty look in Yao Yao's eyes. After being rejected once, she never approached Yao Yao again.
"Cut! Yao Yao? What are you doing? The conflict between you two hasn't reached the point of blood feud yet. Why are you looking at Lu Nanyin like that?"
"Cut! Yao Yao! Do you even want to act properly? Is it smugness or resentment? Can you tell the difference between the two?"
"Cut! Yao Yao, did you even read the script properly? Huh? Spoiled! Now you're spoiled!"
...
One scene has been reshot more than ten times and it still isn't good enough.
Yao Yao didn't know what was wrong with her; the performance got worse and worse, and she completely forgot how she felt before.
Actually, she wasn't that bad to begin with, but after being placed next to Song Qi, Wang Ze's expectations rose. Moreover, with Song Qi by his side, the contrast was too obvious, and Wang Ze couldn't stand Yao Yao no matter how he looked at her.
Song Qi took the bottled water handed to him by his assistant, glanced at Yao Yao who was being scolded by the director, and twitched the corner of his mouth.
"Host, are you doing this on purpose?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? What did I do on purpose?" Song Qi said casually.
System NZ grunted twice. Although it had no evidence, it knew that its host was cunning and had definitely done something.
Yao Yao's face was a little pale, but she couldn't get angry directly. After being scolded by Wang Ze, she went to rest on the side.
Song Qi first filmed other content.
Yao Yao stared at Song Qi, feeling utterly humiliated. She had been acting for three years, yet she couldn't compare to a young girl.
The subsequent filming went relatively smoothly, and Wang Ze's complexion improved slightly.
Yao Yao's face turned even uglier.
When Song Qi returned to the hotel that evening, Yao Yao stopped him at the elevator entrance.
"Is something the matter?" Song Qi asked Yao Yao in a very good-natured manner.
"You deliberately held back your scenes."
Song Qi looked aggrieved: "Miss Yao, what are you saying? This is my first time acting, how could I possibly overshadow you? I just wanted to perform at my best."
Yao Yao's face remained grim as she stared at Song Qi.
"If Miss Yao insists that I deliberately held back my scenes, would you like me to hold back a little next time?" Song Qi asked Yao Yao.
Yao Yao clenched her fists. Although Song Qi's tone sounded aggrieved, it was actually a blatant provocation.
"Lu Nanyin," Yao Yao gritted her teeth, "offending me will do you no good."
Song Qi smiled at Yao Yao: "Yes, you can give it a try."
Shu Wangyue could see Yao Yao's murderous expression from afar, and Song Qi's back instantly looked pitiful and weak.
Her face darkened, and she walked over with the two people behind her, exuding a powerful aura.
"Miss Yao, what are you trying to do? Bully our captain?" Shu Wangyue separated the two people and stared at Yao Yao.
"She didn't bully me, she just got yelled at by the director several times today and was in a bad mood," Song Qi said understandingly, glancing at Yao Yao.
Shu Wangyue's expression darkened further: "If you're told to stop, go and read the script more. Taking your bad mood out on others, is this Miss Yao's attitude towards work?"
"I..." Yao Yao wanted to say something, but Shu Wangyue didn't give her a chance at all.
"Since that's the case, next time I'm in a bad mood, can I take it out on you?" Shu Wangyue looked at Yao Yao coldly.
Song Qi glanced at Shu Wangyue standing beside him and felt a little like laughing for some reason.
Shu Wangyue glanced at Song Qi, noticing that the other was suppressing a laugh, and immediately wilted. She coughed twice and looked at Yao Yao: "Let me tell you, you don't want to know what it feels like to offend this young lady."
"This is just a misunderstanding, Miss Lu, I'm sorry." Yao Yao looked at Song Qi, and although she was unwilling, she could only apologize because Shu Wangyue was still there.
She could find a way to crush Lu Nanyin, but if the eldest daughter of the Shu family was protecting her, she would have no choice but to let go.
"Really? Then I hope there will be fewer misunderstandings between us in the future." Song Qi smiled at Yao Yao, looking magnanimous, and glanced at Shu Wangyue. "Let's go. Since Miss Yao has sincerely apologized, there is no need for us to hold a grudge. After all, everyone has bad moods and impulsive moments."
Shu Wangyue nodded, agreeing with Song Qi's words.
System NZ watched Song Qi's actions and didn't know what to say. Why should this person be the female lead? She's more suited to the role of a villainous supporting character.
"Want to go eat? I heard the Japanese restaurant next door is pretty good." Shu Wangyue looked at Song Qi.
Song Qi thought for a moment and nodded: "Then let's go, and go over the scene when we get back."
"Um."
"You shouldn't be spacing out today, right?"
"No more."
"That would be best."
Yao Yao frowned as she watched the four people leave.
She just couldn't understand what Song Qi had done to make such an arrogant and domineering young lady like Shu Wangyue so obedient to her.
She never believed in the captain's theories.
In Yao Yao's view, the seemingly harmonious group is all an act.
With so many girls, it would be strange if there weren't any conflicts.
"Let's go upstairs." The assistant glanced at Yao Yao cautiously. This boss was unpredictable and prone to anger; he was truly terrifying.
Yao Yao nodded and was about to go up when she saw someone coming down from the elevator next to her. She paused, immediately went to greet him, and said with a look of surprise and delight, "President Huo."
Huo Chengye glanced at Yao Yao, frowned, and took a step back: "Miss Yao? Is there something you need?"
He waited until Shu Wangyue left before coming down, but who knew he would run into another one.
"Just saying hello. Thanks for what happened last time, Mr. Huo."
Huo Chengye asked, somewhat puzzled, "What happened last time?"
Yao Yao's expression stiffened: "It's about the umbrella incident last time."
“My assistant was going to give it to you. You can thank him. I didn’t see you.”
"Oh, really..." Yao Yao's smile was starting to falter.
Huo Chengye glanced at the time: "Is there anything else? I'm very busy."
"That's all, goodbye Mr. Huo."
Huo Chengye nodded and strode away.
Yao Yao's assistant stood to the side, trembling slightly, and glanced at Yao Yao's profile.
"Hurry up and leave, what are you standing here for?" Yao Yao turned around and gave her assistant a cold look.
The assistant nodded and immediately followed.
"I want to eat V's mini cakes, can you go and buy them for me later?"
The assistant's expression was somewhat stiff: "But that dessert shop is 30 kilometers away, and by the time I drive there, it will already be closed."
"Then you'd better figure something out for me." Yao Yao glanced at her assistant. "If you can't even handle this simple matter, what use are you to me?"
The assistant nodded, took a deep breath, and felt like crying.
Thinking about the three months left on my contract, I calmed myself down.
Two hours later, Song Qi and Shu Wangyue returned home, the four of them chatting and laughing as they entered.
A person walked out of the hotel with their head down and bumped into Song Qi.
The other person was startled and looked up at Song Qi: "Miss Lu, I'm sorry."
"It's nothing." Song Qi frowned when he noticed the red marks and slight swelling on the other person's face. "You're Yao Yao's assistant, right?"
"Okay." The other person nodded, took two steps back, and lowered their head again. "Miss Lu, I'll be going now."
Shu Wangyue glanced at that person, then looked at Song Qi: "What's wrong?"
"It looks like she's been beaten up," Song Qi said.
"Yao Yao hit someone?" Shu Wangyue asked with disdain.
Song Qi glanced at Shu Wangyue: "You also scratched my wrist until it was swollen."
Shu Wangyue's expression stiffened, and she coughed twice: "I didn't mean to, and... who knew your skin was so delicate."
The other two laughed.
"I've already treated you to dinner, aren't you going to help me out a little?"
The two men exchanged a glance and shook their heads: "It's better to help the captain."
"Heartless." Shu Wangyue rolled her eyes.
“I have a conscience. Go back and pack your things, then come to my room to rehearse.” Song Qi glanced at Shu Wangyue.
Shu Wangyue nodded and let out a long sigh: "I understand."
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