Chapter 206 - Acting
Director Wang stared at the screen, motionless. The staff beside him could not wait any longer: "Director Wang, do you want Wan Fu and the others to start filming?"
"Ah? Ah, let them come over and get ready." Director Wang seemed to wake up from a dream and gestured for Wan Fu and the others to come over and get ready first. "I'll make a phone call. You guys wait."
He took the phone and went to the other side. After he had let Han Wenya go, he was originally worried about whether to reduce the witch's role. In fact, he didn't want to. The witch's role was too charming, but Han Wenya was not strong enough, so he had to reduce it.
However, just as he was feeling worried, Shi Feiye, presumably on her way to talk to Wu Chunqian, passed through the middle of the field. The wind blew past, and at that moment, the image of a witch appeared in Director Wang's mind.
If we talk about who has the most profound understanding of the witch character, it must be the author who created her. Coincidentally, Shi Feiye is a beautiful woman with a bright and beautiful face who doesn't wear heavy makeup. She is simply tailor-made for this role.
Director Wang knew Qin Buzhu would definitely not be happy about Shi Feiye acting, but if it was just a cameo, he might still consider it. It just so happened that the camera could record Shi Feiye's younger self, so he planned to first clarify things with Han Wenya's people. At worst, they could give them more opportunities in the next play. Once things here were settled, he would discuss it with Shi Feiye and Qin Buzhu.
Director Wang called and although his words were polite, his meaning was very clear. The person on the other end was a little unhappy at first, but when they heard Director Wang say that a supporting female role in the next drama could be reserved for a newcomer, their dissatisfaction immediately subsided.
Taking a cameo opportunity in exchange for a supporting actress, this deal is definitely worth doing.
So more than ten minutes later, Han Wenya received a call from Xu Yingying:
"The company has arranged a new magazine photoshoot opportunity for you. Don't worry about your guest appearance. Come back this afternoon by bus. We have to rush over tomorrow."
"What magazine? I've only shot half of it and it's stuck in the middle. What should Director Wang do?"
"Don't worry about that. We've already contacted Director Wang, and there will be someone else. This magazine is quite well-known, and it can enhance your fashion sense, which is more important than a cameo role. Hurry up, pack up, and come back quickly."
Xu Yingying didn't say what magazine it was, but she sounded serious. Han Wenya didn't know much about magazines, but she knew that magazine shoots could indeed enhance a celebrity's fashion sense. Thinking that Qin Buzhu might not have time to pay attention to her for the time being, Han Wenya readily agreed.
She hadn't come here to play a cameo role in the first place, and since Director Wang was so difficult to please and the witch role was so hard to play, she didn't want to stay any longer.
When Han Wenya said goodbye to Director Wang, Director Wang also exchanged a few polite words with her, but he was in a very good mood. Han Wenya's appearance didn't really fit the image of a witch, and if he didn't want to offend the person who sent her here, he would have sent her away long ago.
As soon as Han Wenya left, Director Wang went to find Shi Feiye. He first told Shi Feiye about the plot, and then got to the point:
"Master, Han Wenya left for something, and our witch team is missing someone."
Shi Feiye knew about this. Han Wenya even came to say hello to her when she left. But it was useless to tell her. She was not the assistant director and was not in charge of this.
"Well, then who will take over this role next? I will discuss it with her when the time comes."
Shi Feiye wondered if Director Wang was afraid that she would find it troublesome to repeat the play?
That couldn't be possible. She still had some professional ethics. It wasn't Director Wang's fault that the actors were replaced midway through the film. Besides, she, an assistant screenwriter, couldn't interfere.
"Don't worry, as long as the other party is willing to listen, I will definitely tell them everything I know."
"Hey, this isn't about the play, it's just that we can't find the right actors right now."
Shi Feiye's heart tightened. Was he planning to remove this character?
"Is Director Wang planning to remove this character? Although she only appears briefly, she's incredibly important. The heroine's personality is influenced by her, which impacts the subsequent story development. Much of the background preceding the film also stems from her. If she's removed, there will be many logical loopholes."
"No, no, how could I remove it? If I didn't value this role, I wouldn't have let Han Wenya waste so many days." Director Wang quickly denied:
"Isn't it because I can't find the right person? I just saw you passing in front of the camera, and suddenly I realized that you are particularly suitable for this role. Why don't you try it?"
"Me?" This surprised Shi Feiye, "I have never acted in a play before, how can this be possible?"
"Why not? Look at you, you have the good looks, your expressions are vivid, and you have the deepest understanding of the character. It just so happens that this role doesn't have many scenes, so you can definitely give it a try."
Wang Dao was afraid that Shi Feiye would not agree, so he advised:
"With you, once you put on your makeup and stand there, you'll be the real witch. If you're worried about your expression and other things, we can help you with the angles, so you don't have to worry about it. It's actually very simple, all you have to do is put on your clothes and stand there, and you'll definitely do it. You don't want this role to be taken away, do you?"
"But..." Shi Feiye still felt it wasn't quite right. She really had never acted before.
Wan Fu, who had just finished a scene, came over and heard Director Wang's words. She immediately realized what was going on and, almost subconsciously, imagined Han Wenya's outfit on Shi Feiye. Needless to say, this outfit really looked like a witch.
Wan Fu's eyes lit up immediately. She particularly liked the witch character. It was a pity that she had wasted it on Han Wenya before. However, she had already accepted the role of the female supporting role. Otherwise, she would have wanted to try it herself.
Now it seems that if Shi Feiye plays this role, she will really be the witch herself.
Wan Fu, hoping to help Master Feiye become famous and help Director Wang solve his problems, interrupted and advised:
"Aye, just take this role. If Director Wang hadn't told me, I wouldn't have thought it was right. But after Director Wang told me, I really found that you are particularly suitable for this role. Look at you, wearing the witch's clothes, you are a real-life witch."
"Isn't it? I told you so, Xiaoshi is really suitable for this role."
Wu Chunqian, who was curious, heard some of the conversation nearby, came over to listen, and also tried to persuade them:
"Now that you mention it, I've realized it's a good fit. Why not give it a try? It's such a great role. Even if I don't become an actor in the future, playing it can be a keepsake. So, give it a try."
Wan Fu was unwilling to fall behind and continued with a smile:
"With Director Wang here, you don't have to worry about not being able to handle it. Just listen to what Director Wang says and do as he says. The staff will take care of the rest, so you don't have to worry about it. Are you really not going to give it a try?"
The words "leave it as a souvenir" touched Shi Feiye. As a new-age novelist and author, who hasn't been a drama queen in private?
When she has free time, she still acts by herself in the room.
However, Shi Feiye felt that she didn't come from a serious acting background and had never acted before, so she was worried that she wouldn't be able to act. She used to think acting was easy, but after actually being on the set, she realized it wasn't that simple. She was a little hesitant.
Seeing that Shi Feiye had begun to hesitate, Director Wang seemed to see something was going to happen:
"It's okay, don't worry, you can think about it. I'll shoot other people's scenes first."
"Well, let me think about it. I'll have to discuss it with my husband and give you an answer as soon as possible." Shi Feiye was a little tempted and agreed.
Director Wang achieved his goal and happily waved his hand, calling Wan Fu and Wu Chunqian to go film the next scene, leaving Shi Feiye here to think about it.
Shi Feiye no longer had the heart to study the script. She stood up and went to find Qin Buzhu. She had only come to discuss the script with the actors. Qin Buzhu was working in his previous position.
"Have you made an agreement with someone?" Qin Buzhu stopped typing on the keyboard when he saw her coming.
"Well, it's settled, but I have something to discuss with you." Shi Feiye sat down next to him:
"Director Wang hopes I can play a role in the drama. This character is the previous leader of the Demonic Cult, known simply as the Witch. She's incredibly beautiful and has a very cold personality. She doesn't have many scenes, so Director Wang hopes I can make a cameo appearance."
Qin Bulu never thought of interfering in Shi Feiye's career unless Shi Feiye was in danger or difficulty, including things like acting, even though he didn't want Shi Feiye's beauty to be seen by more people.
However, if he wanted to be an actor, there would be more things to consider. He also had to discuss with Zou Lianxun to develop the most suitable route for Shi Feiye and find a way for her to become famous safely:
"Do you plan to be an actor in the future?"
"No, I'm not cut out to be an actor, nor do I want to pursue that path. It's just that this role is needed and the screen time is short. Plus, it's quite an important role, and Director Wang said it's perfect for me, so I'm considering taking a cameo role."
After giving a bunch of reasons, which were all about wanting to go, Qin Buzhu suddenly asked another question:
"Why did you come back to discuss this with me?"
Shi Feiye was quite puzzled. "You are my husband, how can I not discuss this with you? Besides, we are already lovers, and you are a public figure. If someone finds out about my guest appearance later, you might be affected too."
Qin Buzhu reached out and tucked the strands of hair behind her ear. "Do whatever you want. Don't worry about these things. As your husband, my job is to help you relieve your worries, not to make you give in because of me and stop doing what you like."
"I know, but husband and wife are one. They share the same fate. I don't have to act. If it affects me, then I won't go. It's not something I absolutely have to do anyway."
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