Chapter 163 Refusing to Take on Acting Roles
Lu Wanxing was surprised to find that her co-star was this veteran actor, and she was immediately flattered.
However, he quickly adjusted his mindset and tried hard to recall the details of that scene.
This scene doesn't have many lines, but it demands a high level of emotional control and performance.
Lu Wanxing was gathering her emotions; this scene was going to be rather somber...
Then the director shouted "Action!"
Li Ju, played by Zhang Wen, was sitting in his office looking at case files when Tong Hua, played by Lu Wanxing, suddenly pushed the door open and entered.
"Chief, why are you stopping our team from continuing the investigation of this case?"
The questioning tone and the slight tremor in his voice betrayed the owner's uneasy emotions.
"Fairy Tale, this matter involves too many things, you can't continue investigating."
Director Li said in a deep voice.
"Just because it involves more people, you're afraid? Have you forgotten why you wore this outfit in the first place?"
The clenched fists and the restrained, questioning look in his eyes seemed to carry a hint of disappointment.
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
Everyone present seemed to be able to sense her emotions.
Even Director Zhang, who was sitting in his seat, couldn't help but sit up straight at this moment.
“A fairy tale!” Director Li suddenly rebuked in an authoritative tone.
"Fine, if none of you dare to investigate, I'll investigate!"
"Fairy Tale, don't forget how your parents died!"
As Tong Hua turned around, her pupils dilated, and tears streamed down her face.
Those few tears were the perfect finishing touch.
His eyes still held a deep sense of resentment and sorrow!
"Clap clap clap!"
The people present all stood up and applauded at the same time.
Even Zhang Wen, who had just acted alongside Lu Wanxing, realized what was happening and stood up to applaud.
Lu Wanxing took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then bowed in the direction of Director Zhang.
This indicates that the performance is over.
But Director Zhang's face was full of surprise at this moment.
“Very good. Your performance is even better than the script. I didn’t expect you to be able to bring out this feeling.”
"Thank you, Director Zhang. I also have my own interpretation in this, and I hope it doesn't feel out of place."
"No, I think you handled the emotions very well. This is the first time I've seen someone act opposite Teacher Zhang Wen and not be led astray by him, and even get into the role with him."
Director Zhang himself saw it clearly just now; Lu Wanxing does indeed possess that explosive power.
This is where things get rather strange.
Didn't you film quite a few dramas before?
Why haven't I seen him?
He had previously thought Lu Wanxing's acting skills were poor, so he hesitated to approach her.
Thinking this way, Director Zhang asked the question.
When Lu Wanxing heard that people were indeed asking about why she hadn't had any works before, she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"This is something that's really bothering me. I've acted in quite a few films, but it seems like none of them were ever released for various reasons. After that, everyone called me a box office cancer..."
After all, every movie that gets cast in their portfolio dies before it's even started, so who would dare to cast themselves?
She thought that after she finished speaking, Director Zhang would consider her, but to her surprise, he immediately decided, "That's their problem. If you don't believe me, come and direct my movie, and I guarantee it will be released on time."
Lu Wanxing: ......
"Um, Director, is this settled?"
Lu Wanxing looked at him with some hesitation.
"Yes, what else is there to do?"
Lu Wanxing was speechless when she saw the other person's confident words.
This is far too hasty.
"Aren't there other people waiting outside?"
"Never mind, these are all rotten fruits, might as well not look at them."
Director Zhang is clearly a forthright person, and his speech carries a bold and unrestrained air.
Lu Wanxing's expression became somewhat awkward.
Then she remembered she was pregnant, and this second female lead just happened to have action scenes, though not many, but the scenes were quite exciting...
Lu Wanxing didn't dare to joke about the child in her belly.
He immediately looked at Director Zhang and said, "I wonder if I could have a few words with Director Zhang alone?"
The others exchanged glances, but were all willing to give the two some space.
Lu Wanxing immediately said softly, "Um, Director Zhang, I actually came to audition to make up for my regrets, but I don't intend to act in the film."
Now it was Director Zhang's turn to be a little confused.
"Why is that? Is it a matter of salary? Or are there some other difficulties?"
"No, no, I would be very happy to act in Director Zhang's film, but my current physical condition is really not suitable for action scenes."
Lu Wanxing quickly explained.
Director Zhang looked at her strangely, scrutinizing her from head to toe, as if trying to figure out what was wrong with her that prevented her from acting.
"You seem perfectly healthy. How come you have health problems at such a young age?"
That tone... made it sound like Lu Wanxing was incredibly insincere.
Lu Wanxing explained helplessly, "No, it's because I'm pregnant. The baby is still too young to film action scenes."
"Oh, sigh, I thought it was something serious, it's just being pregnant... no? Pregnant?"
After saying that, Director Zhang quickly glanced at the camera in the corner.
He immediately ran over and turned off the camera.
"Okay, turn it off. What did you just say? I think I was hallucinating."
Director Zhang glanced back at Lu Wanxing, his eyes filled with suspicion.
"Director Zhang, I've told you I'm pregnant and can't act in your film right now. I'm so sorry."
Lu Wanxing felt quite apologetic. After all, she had already come all this way and the role had been confirmed, yet she had said that she wasn't there to act in his play, but just to make up for a regret.
If this were any other director with a bad temper, they probably would have kicked her out.
Director Zhang paced back and forth, glancing at Lu Wanxing every now and then, then at her flat stomach.
Then he scratched his hair.
That state was incredibly distressing.
Lu Wanxing felt a little awkward being stared at like that.
After all, what I did was indeed a bit unethical.
But there was really no other way; seeing their conflicted expression, I had to open my mouth to explain.
Director Zhang refused, raising his hand in refusal.
Lu Wanxing thought that the other person was going to scold her now.
Unexpectedly, Director Zhang spoke up in a very good-natured manner, saying, "It's no big deal. I'll find you a stunt double for the fight scenes. Anyway, you're the one for this role."
Lu Wanxing: ......
I never expected this kind of twist.
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