Chapter 22
Seeing the director's serious tone, Wang Wan curled her lips reluctantly: "Okay, I guess it's unnecessary for me to go through so much trouble." Her attitude was nonchalant and she showed no apology at all.
"Sister Wan!" Li Rou's assistant was not going to give up and stopped her. "Please apologize to Sister Rou!"
Wang Wan glanced at Li Rou, who was covering her face with her hands and her eyes filled with tears of grievance. A hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes. She waved her hand very perfunctorily: "I'm sorry, is that okay?" The tone of her voice was more of a provocation than an apology.
The director looked at the scene and knew that the filming of the scene could not continue today. He could only wave his hand tiredly: "Rest! Everyone, rest! We will shoot again in the afternoon!"
Song Shiyu took it all in, his eyes calm.
He turned and left the set, went to a nearby convenience store to buy a bag of ice cubes, carefully wrapped it in a towel, and then walked towards Li Rou's independent lounge.
As soon as he reached the door, before he could knock, Wang Wan's high-pitched, sarcastic voice came from inside. It was obvious that she had followed Li Rou here.
"Li Rou, I'm telling you, don't think you're amazing just because you've played so many leading female roles! No matter how successful you are now, I'll always be the one who wins in the end! Be smart and pack your things and go home now. Don't humiliate yourself here!"
Li Rou's suppressed voice echoed, a hint of fatigue and pleading: "Wang Wan, haven't you taken enough from me since we started school? Roles, opportunities... I've given up everything I can. This is a very important drama for me. I beg you, please let me finish filming it in peace. After that, I will announce my retirement and never get in your way again. Okay?"
"Don't even think about it!" Wang Wan's voice was sharp and mean. "Do you think I'm stupid? This drama is a hot IP, well-made. If it becomes a hit, the lead actor will instantly become a top star! I'd give you such a great opportunity for nothing? Dream on!"
There was silence for a moment, leaving only Li Rou's low, helpless sigh.
Wang Wan opened the door arrogantly and happened to meet Song Shiyu who was holding an ice pack outside the door.
Her eyes lit up and she was instantly attracted by Song Shiyu's outstanding appearance and temperament.
When she saw that he was holding an ice cube which was obviously prepared for Li Rou, a fire of jealousy immediately surged in her heart - Li Rou, this bitch, there are men courting her wherever she goes!
However... the man in front of her is so good, of course Wang Wan has to snatch him away!
She immediately put on a smile that she thought was charming, twisted her waist and walked forward, saying in a sweet voice: "Hello~ I'm Wang Wan, may I ask who you are...?" She stretched out her hand, wanting to shake hands with Song Shiyu.
Song Shiyu didn't even spare her a glance. He simply ignored her outstretched hand and her attempts to chat. He walked past her, walked to the lounge door, and politely knocked on the open door: "Hello, Miss Li, are you available to come in?"
Li Rou inside had already sorted out her emotions. She looked up and saw Song Shiyu, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
She felt that the handsome man in front of her looked familiar, but after thinking carefully, she confirmed that she had never seen him before.
"It's convenient. Please come in."
Wang Wan was so angry at being completely ignored by Song Shiyu that her face turned pale and blue.
She watched Song Shiyu walk into Li Rou's lounge and handed her an ice pack with concern. The two seemed to have whispered a few words to each other. Jealousy bit her heart like a poisonous snake.
She quickly took out her cell phone, found the right angle, and secretly took several photos of Song Shi entering Li Rou's lounge and the two of them having a seemingly "intimate" conversation indoors. A cold and complacent smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she turned around and left quickly.
In the lounge, Song Shiyu handed the packed ice cubes to Li Rou: "Use this to apply it, the swelling will go down faster."
Li Rou gratefully took the ice pack and put it on her burning cheek, immediately feeling a comfortable coolness.
"Thank you. May I ask who you are...?"
"Song Shiyu." He gave his name concisely.
Li Rou was stunned for a moment, then she suddenly realized and quickly stood up, a little embarrassed: "Ah! It's Mr. Song! I'm sorry, I have been filming outside and have only seen your photos, never seen you in person. I didn't recognize you at first, I'm really sorry!" Only then did she understand where that sense of familiarity came from.
"It doesn't matter."
Song Shiyu said calmly, "I came to the set to check on the situation. You should have a good rest and take care of the wound on your face."
Li Rou was certain and nodded quickly, "Thank you, Mr. Song, for your concern. Thank you for your help."
Song Shiyu gave a few more instructions and then left the lounge.
Li Rou is an artist signed by the company's agency. She has been honing her skills in the industry with her solid acting skills and professional attitude. She has a good reputation, never hypes herself, and has a clean private life.
Wang Wan, on the other hand, belongs to the competitor "Xinghai Entertainment".
Xinghai Entertainment has three top artists under its banner, who have indeed brought huge profits and industry influence to the company.
As for Wang Wan, seeing how confident she was on the set today, there must be someone supporting her behind the scenes.
Song Shiyu spent the entire afternoon deeply analyzing the data of the company's film and television projects in the past two years.
A clear pattern emerges: in any project where Wang Wan is involved, no matter how many scenes she plays, in the final film, her screen time and plot weight are quietly increased to a position almost equal to that of the heroine, or even more eye-catching in some plots.
It’s just that his methods were relatively covert, and he didn’t blatantly overpower the heroine. Perhaps he was afraid that if he did it too obviously, it would be exposed later and cause controversy.
After reading this, Song Shiyu understood one of the core reasons for the poor data in the film and television sector.
A good story was forcibly stuffed with a large number of insignificant supporting roles, which resulted in the dilution of the main plot, a slow pace, unbalanced character creation, and a natural decline in the audience's viewing experience.
There’s no way the quality and data of the project can look good!
He immediately called the director and stated his stance succinctly: "Subsequent filming will proceed as normal, strictly following the script and shooting schedule. Just shoot as it should be, and don't worry about anything else. I'll handle everything else."
The director on the other end of the phone felt as if he had heard the sound of nature when he heard Song Shiyu's words. The frustration and pressure he had been feeling for the past few days instantly found an outlet. Even his voice was choked with a barely perceptible sob: "Okay, okay! Thank you, Mr. Song! I feel relieved with your words!"
He really couldn't afford to offend the people behind Wang Wan, but now that the company's top management was willing to come forward, it undoubtedly gave him a reassurance.
After hanging up the phone, Song Shiyu's gaze fell back on the information of Wang Wan and Xinghai Entertainment on the screen, his eyes sharp and calm.
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