Chapter 262: Ms. Leopard is here
As night fell, Jin Qixuan followed the navigation instructions and quietly arrived at the five-story luxury independent villa in Jiangnan District.
He looked through the car window at the villa, and couldn't help feeling a little surprised.
"Suzy lives here alone?" He turned his head and asked Lee Ji-eun beside him with a bit of disbelief in his voice.
Li Zhien responded softly: "Well, she bought this house in 2015."
Jin Qixuan couldn't help but smacked his lips sourly, as if a lemon had entered his throat, then waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."
"Do you want to come together?" IU asked tentatively.
Jin Qixuan shook his head firmly and said, "I won't go. What will happen if I go?"
"Yeah, that's right."
Li Zhien curled the corners of her mouth in satisfaction, raised her hand and rubbed Jin Qixuan's hair, then got out of the car and walked towards the villa.
Just as she was about to step into the gate of the villa, Jin Qixuan suddenly rolled down the car window and said, "By the way, can you help me ask her if she is going to take the postgraduate entrance examination. She just happened to be heartbroken, so she should work hard and make progress. Central University needs flowers like her."
“…”
After hearing this, Lee Ji-eun paused, turned back and hooked her finger at Kim Ki-hyeon.
Seeing this, Jin Qixuan smiled and stuck his head out of the car window again.
I thought I would get a sweet kiss.
But he didn't expect that he would get a brain-breaking blow from Lee Ji-eun.
Jin Qixuan pursed his lips, watched Li Zhien walk into the villa with a cool head, started the car, and slowly left.
After returning to the hotel, I finally had some free time.
Kim Ki-hyeon called Lee Kwang-soo to watch the new movie "Along with the Gods" starring his boss Cha Tae-hyun.
Speaking of which, the film's box office performance is nothing short of astonishing.
Since its premiere on August 1, it attracted 1.2 million viewers on the same day.
What is even more remarkable is that after only 16 days of release, the number of moviegoers has exceeded 10 million, making it the 17th film in Korean film history to achieve this feat.
Cha Tae-hyun also consolidated his position in the film industry with this.
While watching the movie, Jin Qixuan was shocked by the CG special effects in the movie. At the same time, he was moved by Cha Tae-hyun's delicate acting skills. He cried throughout the whole movie.
It is indeed a tear-jerking movie. Your uncle is still your uncle, and the acting is really great.
After the movie ended, Kim Ki-hyun and Lee Kwang-soo were still immersed in the plot on the way back to the hotel.
"Qixuan, if hell really has seven levels, which level do you think you will be stuck in?" Lee Kwang Soo asked curiously.
"As for me, I will definitely be reincarnated." Jin Qixuan answered with a smile, because he has already experienced reincarnation once~
"Hmph! Don't be ridiculous!" Lee Kwang-soo obviously didn't believe it: "You killed a lot of people in the movie. I think you will be stuck in the first level."
"Ah???" Jin Qixuan was stunned, and then retorted: "Then Kwang Soo should be stuck in the betrayal prison."
"Betrayal Prison? Hahaha, that's quite possible." Lee Kwang Soo laughed, then said seriously: "But I don't think we will go to hell. We are all kind people and will be reincarnated into better people."
The two smiled at each other and continued walking towards the hotel.
At the end of August, the crew welcomed a heavyweight actor - Ms. Luo Meilan, the award-winning winner of three Best Supporting Actress awards.
Ra Mi-ran is currently busy filming TVN's new drama "Buam-dong Avengers" and KBS's new drama "Manager Jung's Last Week."
Therefore, she only showed up briefly on the day of the start of filming, received the script and shooting plan, and then said goodbye temporarily.
In the drama, she plays the mother who abandoned her mentally retarded son Dongjiu twenty years ago.
Many years later, she happened to see an interview about Dongjiu participating in a swimming competition on TV. She felt guilty and decided to adopt him again, which brought her into conflict with Shen Shihe.
The role of Dongjiu’s mother can also be considered a guest appearance.
There are five scenes in total, and if we shoot them intensively, we can finish them in three days.
This character is not particularly likable. Simply put, she is a fierce and evil mother and the villain in the play.
But this kind of role is not difficult for Luo Meilan and is very suitable for her.
Basically, as long as Luo Meilan squints her eyes and doesn't speak, anyone can tell that this woman is not easy to mess with.
The reason she was able to play the villain was entirely because of Jin Qixuan's face.
Jin Qixuan almost used up all his friendship cards for this movie.
Sol Kyung-gu, Yoo Jae-myung, Ra Mi-ran and Park Seo-joon were all invited by Kim Ki-hyun to make guest appearances.
If there were not too many characters in the drama, Han Hyo Joo, Park Bo Young and even Cha Tae Hyun who has returned to his peak would have to serve as tools for Kim Ki Heon.
That morning, when Luo Meilan's car arrived at the set, Jin Qixuan was already waiting at the door.
As soon as Luo Meilan got out of the car, she saw Jin Qixuan standing there with an expectant look on his face. She walked over with a smile on her face and teased, "My Qixuan, it's been a long time since we last met. You look handsome again."
Jin Qixuan smiled sincerely in response and asked with concern: "Senior, you look a little tired. Have you been working too hard recently?"
Luo Meilan waved her hand and smiled easily, "It's all for work. I'm used to it."
The two smiled at each other, and then Jin Qixuan handed Luo Meilan a gift box.
"What is this?" Luo Meilan asked curiously.
"It's just a small token of my respect." Jin Qixuan said modestly.
Luo Meilan opened the gift box and found a set of SK-II skin care products inside. She was so surprised that she couldn't express it in words: "Oh, Qixuan, this is so embarrassing."
Jin Qixuan said sincerely: "Senior, this is what I should do. Thank you for your support and help."
Then he added: "When you finish filming your scenes, I will treat you to a good meal."
"Then I will obey your command." Luo Meilan happily accepted the gift.
The two walked into the set side by side. Luo Meilan's arrival brought new vitality to the entire crew. She greeted everyone enthusiastically and then asked Jin Qixuan about the next shooting arrangements.
"Senior, please change your clothes first. The makeup artist and stylist are waiting for you." Jin Qixuan said, taking Luo Meilan to the dressing room.
Luo Meilan nodded and followed Jin Qixuan, the two of them chatting and laughing along the way. After changing clothes, Jin Qixuan personally took her to the shooting site and explained the role and plot to her.
Luo Meilan first shot a few simple shots to adapt to the role and gradually adjust her performance state.
At noon, Luo Meilan's first big show kicked off amid everyone's anticipation.
The camera slowly moved forward, capturing Luo Meilan's hunched back.
She lowered her head and said nothing, cleaning up the leftovers from the table quickly but roughly. Her expression was wooden, as if the hardships of life had worn away her emotions.
Suddenly, a reporter's clear voice came from the TV in the corner of the restaurant: "The big boy in the swimming pool is called Dongjiu, he has an intellectual disability..."
These words seemed to touch a string deep in Luo Meilan's heart. Her hand paused, then she slowly raised her head, her eyes fixed on the TV screen.
Her originally empty eyes became sharp and focused at this moment, her emotions began to fluctuate, and she picked up the remote control with trembling hands and turned the TV volume to the maximum.
"Cut!" Director Lu Xiangxiao keenly captured the change in Luo Meilan's emotions, and he decisively stopped the filming.
He carefully examined the playback on the monitor for a moment, then nodded with satisfaction: "Passed, this one was performed very well!"
There was a sudden burst of warm applause on the set, and Luo Meilan smiled and nodded to the staff to express her gratitude.
This scene lasted only a few tens of seconds from beginning to end. It was shot directly without any rehearsal and it was done in one take. It's really amazing.
Watching Ra Mi-ran's performance, Lee Sun Bin's eyes revealed an unconcealable amazement.
Ra Mi-ran did not choose intense emotional expression like other actors to show the mother's reaction when she saw the news about her son.
Instead, he uses subtle body movements and eye expressions to accurately convey the character's inner thoughts.
Before filming this scene, Lee Sun Bin had repeatedly thought about how to perform it.
She imagined that if it were her, she would appear surprised, sad, and in tears, and might even drop the plates and bowls in her hands due to her excitement.
However, her ideas seemed to pale in comparison to Luo Meilan's performance.
Recalling Luo Meilan's subtle body movements and precise changes in her eyes.
Lee Sun Bin suddenly realized that acting is not just about simply amplifying emotions.
Instead, it requires accurately capturing the character's inner world and expressing it with delicate acting skills.
At this point, Li Xianbin couldn't help but feel a little proud of his own understanding.
That evening, after the crew had dinner together, they immediately plunged into intensive rehearsals.
This scene is crucial to the entire plot and is also the first face-to-face confrontation between Dong-gu’s mother and Shi-ha.
Dongjiu's mother suddenly visits the apartment that Shihe applied for, intending to take Dongjiu away, which triggers a fierce conflict.
The more fiercely the two sides quarrel, the greater the tension of the plot will be, and the stronger the audience's expectations for the subsequent fight between the two for the custody of Dongjiu will be.
Jin Qixuan prepared carefully for this for a whole day and his performance was exceptionally outstanding.
Due to the physical constraints, Shen Shihe's character has been shaped into an extreme, irritable, strong and overbearing one.
He is like a hedgehog covered with sharp spines, always alert to external harm and using a tough appearance to cover up his inner fragility.
And Dongjiu's mother is not an easy character to deal with either.
She is sharp-tongued and always able to point out other people's weaknesses.
When two such people with sharp personalities meet, their conversation is like a fierce battle, and every line is full of gunpowder.
In order to capture the wonderful moments of this scene, a camera specially designed for shooting behind-the-scenes footage was set up on the sidelines.
The crew members consciously stood behind the camera to avoid being in the shot.
During rehearsals, everyone did not stick to traditional forms.
After a brief exchange, Jin Qixuan and Luo Meilan quickly immersed themselves in the role and engaged in an intense and emotional dialogue.
Kim Ki-hyeon's character Se-ha is determined not to let Dong-gu leave, while Ra Mi-ran's character Dong-gu's mother is emotional and tries to persuade Se-ha. The two of them go back and forth, tit for tat, and perform with great dedication.
The crew members watched the rehearsal intently, exclaiming in admiration from time to time.
Although it was just a rehearsal, Jin Qixuan and Luo Meilan's performances already showed a strong dramatic tension.
After the rehearsal, everyone started the formal makeup work, preparing for the next shooting.
"Attention all departments, 1.2.3, start filming!"
“Bang!”
As the command was given, the camera slowly started up.
The camera focuses on Kim Ki-hyun, Lee Kwang-soo and Lee Sun-bin who have just entered the screen.
Then, the camera gave close-ups of the three people's faces in turn.
Lee Kwang-soo seemed a little uneasy, scratching his ears and looking around as if he was looking for something, but he did not look at Ra Mi-ran who was sitting on the sofa with red eyes.
Lee Sun Bin's face was full of worry, and she looked at Lee Kwang Soo from time to time.
Jin Qixuan, who was sitting in a wheelchair, glared at Luo Meilan with hostility.
At this moment, Luo Meilan staggered over. She looked up at the tall Lee Kwang-soo, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Dongjiu..." Her voice was trembling. She reached out and grabbed Lee Kwang-soo's arm. She looked at the young man in front of her carefully and said with a sob: "Our Dongjiu... has grown so tall..."
However, facing Luo Meilan's affectionate approach, Lee Kwang-soo's body twisted unconsciously, as if trying to break free from some invisible shackles, and the feeling of discomfort almost overflowed the screen.
His head tilted stubbornly to one side, avoiding eye contact with Luo Meilan, as if silently protesting against this sudden intimacy.
Luo Meilan seemed deeply shocked by his reaction. Her hands were still hanging in the air, at a loss, and the tears in her eyes became more violent.
She didn't understand why this child who had once been so attached to her was now so resistant to her.
Jin Qixuan had his back to the door at this time. Although he did not see this scene directly, when he heard Luo Meilan's words, his face suddenly became gloomy.
"Mei Xian."
"Um?"
"Take Brother Dong Jiu downstairs and sit for a while. I want to talk to this lady alone."
Lee Sun Bin turned to look at Ra Mi-ran, then gently held Lee Kwang-soo's hand, and the two walked out of the camera together.
Seeing this scene, Luo Meilan quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and tried to calm her previously out-of-control emotions.
Then, she sat on the sofa, looking a little embarrassed, and said softly, "I just lost my composure."
Then, she sorted out her bag, took out a slightly old photo, and carefully placed it in front of Jin Qixuan, saying in a weak and trembling voice: "These are photos of Dongjiu when he was a child..."
However, Jin Qixuan only glanced at the photo and sneered, "You didn't come to look for him all your life, but now you come suddenly. Are you trying to make him give up his inheritance rights?"
Jin Qixuan's words were full of sarcasm and suspicion.
At this time, the lawyer next to Luo Meilan couldn't help but say: "You are too sarcastic, young man."
Jin Qixuan interrupted the lawyer without hesitation and said firmly: "I am not young, I have a baby face."
After saying that, Jin Qixuan turned to Luo Meilan and asked sharply, "So, just based on this photo, can I believe that you are Dong Jiu's mother?"
Faced with Jin Qixuan's questioning, Luo Meilan was silent for a while, as if looking for the right words to respond.
Finally, she said in a low voice: "If necessary, I can also go for a paternity test."
Jin Qixuan's emotions did not calm down because of Luo Meilan's depression. Instead, he asked more excitedly: "Why did you abandon him in the swimming pool like garbage? Now you suddenly appear again, are you really qualified to be a mother?"
Luo Meilan did not respond directly to his accusation, but stared at him with a deep and firm look, and asked softly: "Have you asked Dongjiu?"
Jin Qixuan was stunned by the question, frowned, and asked in confusion: "What did you ask?"
Luo Meilan took a deep breath and said firmly and forcefully: "Have you asked Dongjiu if he is willing to do this for you?"
Luo Meilan's words were like lightning that cut through the sky, instantly penetrating Jin Qixuan's angry appearance and touching the softest part of his heart.
He was stunned, with a trace of astonishment and confusion in his eyes, as if this question touched upon a truth that he had never dared to face.
However, Luo Meilan did not give him much time to think. She continued in a firm and powerful voice: "I heard that Dongjiu takes care of your daily life, helps you bathe and dress, and even takes care of you when you go to the toilet... Don't you think you treat him as a free caregiver? Who are you?"
Every word Luo Meilan said was like a heavy hammer, hitting Jin Qixuan's heart hard.
His anger and pain erupted like a volcano at this moment.
"What did you say?!" Jin Qixuan suddenly raised his voice, his eyes widened, and he shouted angrily:
"I was afraid that he would get hurt, so I never told him that you were abandoned. I have been lying to him that as long as he is obedient, mom will come back to see him. But...but you said this to me? What do you think I am? A criminal who abuses disabled people?!"
His speech speed was getting faster and faster like a torrent, each word popped out like a marble, and his voice was like the rising waves, getting louder and louder.
Faced with Jin Qixuan's stormy anger and accusations, Luo Meilan felt as if the pain deep in her heart was touched.
Her eyes instantly became moist, and then, crystal tears slid down her cheeks and dripped silently onto the floor.
After a while, she silently picked up the photos on the coffee table and put them in her bag.
"I...I'll come and take him away next time."
As she spoke, Luo Meilan wiped away her tears and slowly stood up. Every step she took seemed so heavy and so weak.
Jin Qixuan sat in a wheelchair, gasping heavily, his eyes fixed on Luo Meilan's figure.
It was not until she was about to walk out the door that he suddenly yelled, "You are not qualified to take him away!"
Luo Meilan stopped walking. She didn't look back. She just said calmly, "I am his mother. No matter what happens, I will take Dongjiu away."
Hearing this, Jin Qixuan's chest heaved violently, his teeth chattered, and there was even a hint of cold murderous intent in his eyes.
"CUT!"
The director's voice rang out on the set, breaking the tense atmosphere.
Luo Meilan came over and hugged Jin Qixuan, and said with a smile: "Oh my god, our Qixuan's acting is so good now. Just now, you almost ruined his performance with your rhythm."
As the Grand Slam Best Supporting Actress, Ra Mi-lan has acted with too many movie kings.
She can sincerely praise Jin Qixuan's acting skills, which means they are really good.
Jin Qixuan replied modestly: "You are too kind. I am far behind you."
Although he said that, Jin Qixuan had already raised his toes proudly.
Over there, Lu Xiangxiao was watching the replay in front of the monitor.
He thought the guest actors Jin Qixuan found were simply amazing.
Luo Meilan portrayed the fierce and cunning character of Dong Jiuma vividly and truly played her true self.
After watching it twice, he nodded with satisfaction and declared the scene passed.
Afterwards, the entire crew began to rehearse seriously for tomorrow's most important court scene.
From the lighting arrangement to the camera angle to the actors' movements, every detail has been carefully polished.
When everything was ready and night fell quietly, the set finally returned to peace.
(End of this chapter)
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