Han Songyan returned to the photography studio, looking dejected.
"Mom, why have you been gone for so long?" Bai Xiruo immediately got up and pulled Han Songyan to sit down on a lounge chair when she saw Han Songyan return.
"Oh, by the way, Aunt Zhou had something to attend to and left early. She said she would send a company car to pick you up later."
Han Songyan nodded blankly, not paying any attention to what Bai Xiruo was saying.
Bai Xiruo glanced at Han Songyan and saw that her brows were furrowed and she looked preoccupied. She guessed that Han Songyan must have rushed out to see Bai Qianmo.
"Xi Ruo, Mom has something to ask you."
Han Songyan took Bai Xiruo's hand and pulled her to sit down next to her.
She glanced around and whispered to Bai Xiruo, "Are Du Muchen and Qianmo on good terms?"
Bai Xiruo frowned slightly in confusion upon hearing the names of these two people.
"They shouldn't be considered close, right? Although they work in the same company, given Du Muchen's status, it's impossible for him to have any contact with Qianmo. If we have to say they've had any interaction, it's just that they had a night shoot together in the early morning. At most, they can only be considered acquaintances."
Bai Xiruo carefully recalled the scenes Du Muchen and Bai Qianmo filmed last night.
Although they seemed to enjoy the whole filming process, Du Muchen was polite and courteous to everyone and did not show any special feelings for Bai Qianmo.
Han Songyan's brows were furrowed tightly, her heart filled with questions.
Judging from Du Muchen's tone just now, he doesn't seem to treat Qianmo like someone he just met.
Seeing that Han Songyan was talking about Bai Qianmo all the time, Bai Xiruo felt very uncomfortable.
"Mom, Qianmo is very direct. Don't let her upset you. In time, she will understand your good intentions."
Han Songyan snorted coldly: "That girl is as stubborn as a donkey. When she sees me, she acts like she's seen a bitter enemy. She doesn't take what I say to heart at all."
Bai Xiruo sighed softly, "It's all because of me. If I had left back then, perhaps she wouldn't have held such a deep grudge."
"Mom, I've thought about it. I'll move out once I've made some money from filming, so that you and Qianmo can have some time alone together."
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Han Songyan snapped, her face hardening.
“That girl is being unreasonable. How could she take the blame on you? You don’t need to go anywhere. Just stay by Mom’s side. You’re getting older and older. After you get married, when will you have time to spend with me every day?”
Bai Xiruo's eyes reddened, and tears welled up in them. Her appearance was so heartbreaking to see.
"Then let's not get married. I want to stay by your side forever."
"Silly girl, how can a girl not get married when she grows up?" Han Songyan hugged Bai Xiruo tenderly.
Just then, a low laugh came from the side.
Han Songyan and Bai Xiruo looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Du Muchen had already sat lazily on his lounge chair.
The male and female leads' rest areas were right next to each other. Han Songyan and Bai Xiruo were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't know how much the other had overheard.
Bai Xiruo's face turned pale. She bit her lip and spoke cautiously, "Young Master Chen."
Han Songyan glanced coldly at Du Muchen, showing no intention of speaking.
Du Muchen gave a casual reply, which was considered a greeting.
He then turned around and started talking to Chen Ming beside him, not glancing at them again.
Seeing that Du Muchen did not show any strange expression, Bai Xiruo's panic subsided slightly.
Han Songyan sat in the rest area for a short while before the company car arrived. She told Bai Xiruo to take good care of herself and call home regularly, then left with several assistants.
*
Filming for the male and female leads' scenes has officially begun.
After the female lead, Su Jinxiu, wakes up from her injury, she and the male lead express their feelings for each other. After saying their love to each other, they embrace tightly.
"Cut! Everyone take a break. We'll reshoot in five minutes. Xi Ruo, come here."
Cui Jinsheng called Bai Xiruo to his side: "Xiruo, your eyes just now were not quite right. This scene is a key scene where the male and female leads express their love. The female lead's eyes should show a deep longing for the male lead."
Bai Xiruo's face stiffened slightly, and she felt very wronged.
Du Muchen's acting skills are too good. Acting with him is already very stressful, and today it feels like Du Muchen is putting in a lot of effort to show off his acting skills. Even if she wanted to keep up with his pace, she was powerless.
"I understand, director."
"Go ahead, get ready and reshoot this take."
Bai Xiruo returned to the camera and adjusted her mindset.
"action"
The male protagonist, Li Xun, stepped forward and took Su Jinxiu's hand. His gaze was complex, filled with longing and love, yet he had to suppress and restrain himself.
Because he wanted to marry a woman he didn't love for the sake of his people and status.
If Su Jinxiu hadn't taken the knife for him today, he might have buried this feeling deep in his heart.
He was destined to let her down, so at this moment, despite his deep love for her, he had to calmly suppress the impulse in his heart.
"Silly girl, why are you doing this to yourself?"
When she met Du Muchen's gaze, Bai Xiruo suddenly stopped speaking and couldn't utter a single word.
"Cut! What happened?"
Director Cui was already getting impatient.
"Xi Ruo, did you not understand what I just said? At this moment, the man standing in front of you is the man you love most. Your eyes must be filled with love."
Du Muchen released Bai Xiruo's hand almost immediately after Director Cui yelled "Cut".
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