Filming began in the middle of the month, and Ye Chu packed her things and arrived on time. The first shot of the day is usually for the male and female leads, and it has to be a scene that is unlikely to be reshot.
"Let's go with the scene from Ye Chu's audition. We've tried it once before, so it's less likely to go wrong," Lin Mu said, sitting in his special chair.
"Scene 1, Act 1!" With a click, Ye Chu and Gu Yu quickly got into character. The shot wasn't long, and the lines were relatively simple, so it went smoothly.
After the scene was filmed, the actors huddled together to discuss and get to know each other. Lin Mu kindly gave them some time.
"Hello everyone, I'm Xie Wanyao. I've been acting for quite a while, so you can call me Sister Wanyao, or you can just call me by my character's name from the show! Consider it helping me get into character!" The first to introduce herself is undoubtedly a senior figure in the industry, Xie Wanyao… Ye Chu recalled her information in her mind. Indeed, she has a long acting career, debuting at 13 and still active on screen at 32. Whether it's TV dramas, movies, commercials, or public service announcements, her work is always well-produced and enjoys a good reputation among fans, casual viewers, and industry professionals. It's just that for some reason, she hasn't yet won a Best Actress award. In this drama, she plays the second female lead, Jiang Rongsong.
"Hello, Sister Wanyao." Ye Chu greeted Xie Wanyao along with several other actors of lower rank. It has to be said that although Xie Wanyao is already 32 years old, she doesn't look old at all. As a result, some younger actresses immediately managed to get her WeChat friend list by talking about how she takes care of herself and how good her skin is.
"Gu Yu, playing the role of Qing Zhi, please give me your guidance." Gu Yu glanced at the people present. Although there were quite a few people, only a few main actors actually had scenes to film today. Most of the people here were looking for an excuse to observe and learn, and to make connections.
His gaze lingered on Ye Chu for a moment. She maintained a distance that was neither too close nor too far from the people around her, giving the illusion that she was involved in the situation.
For some reason, his gaze seemed to soften slightly, but it quickly returned to normal, and he greeted the people who surrounded him with a polite smile.
"Little Gu, long time no see. How about a drink tonight?" Xie Wanyao tossed her hair and nudged Gu Yu's arm with her elbow, exuding a bit of an older brother's air.
"Sure, Yao-jie, you're treating everyone?" Gu Yu said with a smile. His words were quickly echoed by everyone. Xie Wanyao said generously with a grin, "I'll treat! Eating together on the first day of filming will help us get to know each other better!"
"Is there food? Yao-jie, count me in!" Lin Mu, who was not far away, heard this and immediately shouted at the top of his lungs, with a bit of a hooligan's aura. The crew dinner was settled just like that. Everyone took turns introducing themselves, added each other as friends, and then dispersed in twos and threes, leaving the main actors looking at each other in bewilderment.
"Kids these days are no fun at all," Xie Wanyao complained. "They're too goal-oriented. Back when I first entered the industry, I was so innocent! Ah, the years have passed."
"Come on, you call that naive? You're genuinely stupid. If it weren't for Young Master Lu protecting you, you would have been bullied beyond recognition long ago." The one who spoke up to her was He Qing, a tall and thin actor who played the senior that Jiang Rongsong had a crush on in the drama. Ye Chu remembered that netizens always said he had always been Xie Wanyao's "best buddy," and now it seemed that was really true.
"Tch!" Xie Wanyao rolled her eyes at her. The main actors present all knew each other well and had a good relationship, so she wasn't worried about being recorded if she said anything carelessly. Ye Chu then saw this beautiful and charming senior looking at her with a hungry wolf-like expression.
"Ye Chu, right? This girl is quite bold, auditioning for the lead role. Aren't you afraid of being overshadowed by Gu Yu?"
"Xiaoyao, please let her go. Look how young she is." The actress playing the third female lead is named Jinjin, and she is 32 years old this year. She started as a singer and later transitioned into acting. Her acting skills are commendable. She has acted in dramas and movies, with mixed reviews. She is considered a relatively ordinary type in the industry.
"Hehehe, I love kids the most." Xie Wanyao smiled and approached Ye Chu. The few familiar faces around them all had the same look on their faces: "Little Ye Chu, are you with, oh dear!"
Ye Chu was startled by her sudden outburst, only then realizing that Gu Yu, who had been standing to the side, had tapped the woman on the head with the script.
"Gu Yu, do you even know what it means to respect your elders?!"
“I don’t understand, but I know Ai You.” Gu Yu raised an eyebrow at her, his expression saying, “If you say another word, I’ll silence you.” Seeing his expression, Wan Yao seemed to realize something, a sly smile appearing on her face, but she didn’t approach Ye Chu any further.
"Sorry, did I scare you?"
"No, no." Ye Chu gave a stiff smile. She almost forgot that she had read online that Gu Yingdi, Xie Wanyao, He Qing, and Jin Jin were alumni. Right, her idol was 31 this year. They were probably only a year apart in school—no, if he started school earlier, they might have been in the same grade!
"That's good. Let's go. We'll be filming our scenes first today." Gu Yu had one hand in his pocket, and as he walked past Ye Chu, he couldn't help but pat the other's fluffy head with his other hand. So cute.
Ye Chu's face turned red instantly. Her mind was filled with the image of her crush touching her head, followed by the thought that she was glad she had washed her hair yesterday and scrolled through her social media feed. Then she happily followed him over.
Wanyao and the others, left behind, looked at Gu Yu's back with disdain. Jin Jin, who had given Ye Chu a gentle impression, was the first to break character: "The old scoundrel finally made his move on the young girl. How long has he been lusting after her?"
"Tsk tsk, you've been lusting after me all this way, it's understandable that you couldn't control yourself." He Qing immediately chimed in, the others knowing the unspoken meaning behind his words.
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