Qiao Nansheng thought about it. If she were the director, she would also be angry if an actor had to do multiple takes in her production.
This is because it not only wastes everyone's time, but also delays the filming.
We could have filmed several scenes in one day, and then everyone would go home when it was time to leave in the evening. But because of your mistake, everyone has to work overtime with you.
Not only will the director be unhappy, but the actors you're acting opposite will also be unhappy; it's easy to offend people.
"So, once you're inside, all you need to do is cooperate with me. Just do the same thing we did last night in front of Director Ming. Believe in yourself, you can do it."
Qiao Nansheng blinked: "I felt encouraged and comforted."
Zhou Cheng smiled and said, "Let's go in."
"Uh-huh!!"
Qiao Nansheng stood at the door, watching Ming Qiu who had already gone inside and sat down to wait for them. She took a deep breath, and then went in one after the other with Zhou Cheng.
…
The scene she rehearsed with Zhou Cheng in the bedroom last night was different from the scene she was rehearsing with Ming Qiu now. Back then, no one was watching, and any mistakes could be redone, so she didn't take the scene rehearsing with him particularly seriously.
But now, if she doesn't perform well when acting opposite Mingqiu, she might miss out on the role of "Qingniang".
Qiao Nansheng liked the character "Qingniang". Having read a third of the novel on her way here, she could say she had completely fallen in love with the character "Qingniang".
She wanted to land the role of "Qingniang" and was determined to pass the audition on her first try.
Mingqiu gave her a few minutes to get into character and sat there chatting with Zhou Cheng.
The two had a good relationship, almost like friends. Mingqiu asked Zhou Cheng about Qiao Nansheng, and Zhou Cheng answered selectively. When Mingqiu subtly asked if Qiao Nansheng was in a relationship, he avoided the question.
Mingqiu couldn't help but say to him, "I was just asking casually, but you're treating it like it's something precious. What, you've taken a fancy to this girl?"
Zhou Cheng smiled slightly and said, "Her family doesn't allow her to date; she needs to focus on her career."
"Tsk." Mingqiu didn't believe it. "Do you think I wouldn't know whether it's her family or you?"
From the moment he realized the two had arrived, he noticed that Zhou Cheng's eyes never left Qiao Nansheng.
Even now, as they sit together talking about her, with Qiao Nansheng sitting alone at one end reading the script and getting into character, he still glances over there from time to time.
Mingqiu wasn't stupid; she naturally noticed that Zhou Cheng was treating her differently and paying excessive attention to her.
Zhou Cheng said, "If it were Lao Xu, I would do the same."
Knowing who he was talking about, Mingqiu rolled her eyes: "The more you do this, the more I feel like you're trying to cover something up."
Zhou Cheng then fell silent.
A few minutes later, Qiao Nansheng walked towards them with the script in her hand. "Director Ming, I'm ready."
"So fast?" Mingqiu was still a little surprised. He looked at Yuan Zhoucheng and saw him nod slightly, so he said, "Then let's begin. Just put the script next to you."
"Okay." Qiao Nansheng nodded, put the script on the table, and then watched Zhou Cheng go to where she had been sitting before, while she walked to the other side.
Mingqiu called out, "Start!"
Qiao Nansheng closed her eyes, telling herself that she was Qingniang at this moment, the Qingniang who had discovered Cheng Yunxiu's feelings for Lin Qiao. When she opened her eyes again, her temperament and eyes were different from before.
Qingniang's personality and temperament were all present in her.
Mingqiu narrowed her eyes slightly, watching intently as the two people in front of her focused on their rehearsal.
After countless rehearsals last night, Qiao Nansheng had memorized the scene perfectly. Apart from being a little nervous in front of Mingqiu, she didn't make any mistakes.
As Mingqiu watched the two perform together, she mentally commented on their actions—
The newcomer recommended by Xiaocheng was quite good; he got into character quickly.
Although her acting skills are somewhat lacking, giving people a sense of immaturity and naivety, she is, after all, a newcomer who has just entered the industry and is not a graduate of a professional acting school. For her to act to this extent, he can only be slightly critical, which is already quite good.
At least she's better than the actress in his current movie crew. And she's playing the lead role, yet her acting is so terrible; all she does is stare and cry. I don't know how the audience can stand it.
He wouldn't have wanted this kind of person if the producer hadn't forced him into it.
…
This scene only lasts about three minutes and will be over quickly.
After saying her last sentence, Qiao Nansheng turned around and took a few steps forward, ending the conversation there.
She composed herself and turned to look at Mingqiu: "Director Ming, it's over."
“Not bad,” Mingqiu praised. “However, I think Qingniang’s emotional breakdown when she was questioning Cheng Yunxiu, when she grabbed his collar, could have been a bit more intense.”
Qiao Nansheng blinked but didn't say anything.
Mingqiu continued, "It's a bit monotonous; we should add some more movements."
"Overall, it's very good. Of all the actresses I've auditioned for, you're the first one who makes me feel like I'm the right person for the role," Mingqiu said with a smile, turning to look at Zhou Cheng with praise in her eyes.
This time, we recommended a newcomer with decent acting skills to him. Otherwise, he would have just randomly chosen someone to fill the role. Because the other actors in the crew couldn't find a suitable actress for the role of Qingniang, they had to just find someone randomly.
Surprisingly, Zhou Cheng actually had a suitable candidate.
Last night, Zhou Cheng kept criticizing her, pointing out her flaws. But now, receiving Ming Qiu's affirmation, Qiao Nansheng was overjoyed. She glanced at Zhou Cheng, a smug look on her face, and then asked Ming Qiu, "So... Director Ming, about the role of Qing Niang..."
"You're the one." Mingqiu slammed her hand on the table. "Did Xiaocheng tell you about the filming schedule? Filming starts on January 5th. You don't have any other commitments, do you?"
January 5th?
Qiao Nansheng was taken aback and subconsciously turned to look at Zhou Cheng. He didn't tell her when filming would start, but simply said that there was a role in a script that suited her and recommended it to her.
She's going to film a talent show at the end of the month, which completely clashes with the filming schedule for "The Blooming of Pear Blossoms".
When Mingqiu saw that she didn't speak and instead looked at Zhou Cheng, she knew that he hadn't told her the time.
"Are you busy next month?" Mingqiu asked, his brows furrowing slightly. If he couldn't come because of something, he would have to find someone else again if he missed this opportunity.
Qiao Nansheng opened her mouth, about to speak, but Zhou Cheng interrupted her, saying, "It's okay, you can take pictures."
After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Qiao Nansheng, gave her a reassuring look, and said to Ming Qiu, "She is participating in a talent show and will be filming at the end of the month. The show will be filmed once a week, so please ask Director Ming to grant her one day off each week."
If anyone else had made such a request, Mingqiu would absolutely not have agreed.
The person who made this request was Zhou Cheng, an investor in "The Blooming of Pear Blossoms," and the biggest financial backer among the investors.
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