I run a hotel in Huangshan

Chapter 42 Difficult Filming

Peng Ruilin leaned forward slightly. He clearly felt that Han Qingyue was stiff, so he whispered softly, "Qingyue, relax. There will be a close-up shot soon. Let's try to get it through in one take." Subconsciously, he changed the way he addressed Han Qingyue and no longer called her "Mr. Han."

Han Qingyue closed her eyes and tried her best to calm herself down, but her mind was filled with the images of Lu Siqing and Zhou Chenyu. She felt uncomfortable when she thought of them sitting opposite her and looking at her with a common hatred for the enemy.

Peng Ruilin was looking at her affectionately. To others, it might seem like he was acting, but Peng Ruilin knew deep down that the woman before him had moved his heart. At this moment, he was acting in his true colors, revealing his true feelings.

His hot breath sprayed on Han Qingyue's face, and he leaned over to her ear and said, "Qingyue, don't be nervous, hold me."

Han Qingyue put her arms around his neck, her movements stiff.

Peng Ruilin brushed her hair across her forehead and reminded her, "Don't be distracted. If you don't want me to improvise and kiss you, then be serious."

At this time, Lu Siqing and Zhou Chenyu became brothers on the same front because they had a common enemy, Peng Ruilin. The two sat together, staring intently at Han Qingyue and Peng Ruilin on the screen.

Seeing them looking at each other with affection, it was unclear what they were talking about. The most infuriating thing was that Han Qingyue actually smiled at Peng Ruilin, and they were all extremely unhappy.

The next moment, there was a close-up shot. Han Qingyue raised her head and her eyes met Peng Ruilin's.

"Cut!" The cameraman picked up the loudspeaker and shouted to stop.

Han Qingyue decisively let go of her hand, and Peng Ruilin frowned at the cameraman.

The cameraman stood up and said, "Mr. Han, your expression just now was wrong. You can't frown. You need to be affectionate! Do you understand affection? In the plot we set, you are lovers. When you look into the eyes of the one you deeply love, you need to be passionate and devoted. You need to show the feelings of a lover. You can even have tears in your eyes when your eyes meet, but you must not frown!"

"Okay, I'll try again!" Han Qingyue sighed lightly, trying to calm her nervousness.

Peng Ruilin was afraid that she would be embarrassed, so he said to the photographer, "Brother Hu, why don't we shoot other shots first? If this one can pass, then pass it. Otherwise, don't shoot it!"

The photographer smiled slightly, "I don't care, but it will definitely affect the effect of the promotional video. I don't think Mr. Han would want this, right?" He said as he turned his gaze towards Han Qingyue.

Shang Yang didn't want to give Han Qingyue any trouble, so he stepped forward and said, "It's okay. If you're not in shape, we won't film this scene."

Han Qingyue felt bad when she heard that Peng Ruilin and Shang Yang were both thinking about her. It was just a loving look, she couldn't admit defeat!
The staff thought it was over and were about to call it a day when they heard Han Qingyue shout, "I'm fine! Keep filming!"

Peng Ruilin leaned against the swing and looked at her: "I wanted to help you solve this big problem, but you don't even appreciate it!"

Han Qingyue smiled and rolled her eyes at him: "I don't want to be stumped by such a small matter. Come on, let's try to pass it. At worst, I can imagine you as someone else, and maybe I can pass it!"

"Who is that someone? Your boyfriend? Han Qingyue, your words are too hurtful, aren't they? I can't be worse than him, right? You want to imagine me as him, am I a substitute?" Peng Ruilin protested with a resentful look on his face.

Seeing his sad and pitiful look, Han Qingyue couldn't help but want to laugh, and pretended to comfort him: "Okay, okay, you are good and handsome! You are a traffic star, no one can compare to you!"

Peng Ruilin was easy to coax. Even though he knew she was lying, he was still pleased. He changed his expression and said, "One pass? Can you really do it?"

Han Qingyue nodded firmly.

“Then give it a try!”

Peng Ruilin made an "OK" gesture to the director, then looked down at Han Qingyue and gently stroked her face. Han Qingyue forced herself to stare at Peng Ruilin closely.

When she hooked her arms around his neck, Peng Ruilin's grip on her tightened noticeably, a touch overbearing. Han Qingyue's head instantly began to buzz. Peng Ruilin twisted his hand hard on her back, warning her, "Qingyue, pay attention! If you get distracted again, we'll have to retake the scene!" She opened her eyes in pain, but the cameraman called out again, "Mr. Han, close your eyes when Ruilin gets close to you."

So, all the filming started again.

Although the film only showed them gazing at each other affectionately, and not kissing, Han Qingyue was still worried that Peng Ruilin would kiss her on impulse, so she really didn't dare to close her eyes.

Lu Siqing and Zhou Chenyu sat in front of the monitor, watching Han Qingyue and Peng Ruilin hug each other and then look at each other. They both endured silently, reminding themselves again and again that this was a promotional video.

At this moment, the monitor is showing a close-up shot. The Huangshan Mountain in the distance is just between their cheeks. The golden sunlight shines on their faces, creating an intoxicating atmosphere.

There are no lines here, all the scenes are expressed through body language.

The scene was beautiful, and everyone watched in silence. Shang Yang didn't call out "cut," so they could only continue to gaze at each other "affectionately." Han Qingyue had only one thought in her mind, which was "This is the last one, I must pass!"

The cameraman praised them repeatedly, "I was saying that these kinds of emotional scenes require a lot of polish, and now they're finally fully committed. If they weren't filming, they'd look like a perfect couple!"

Lu Siqing said with a serious face, "If you are so satisfied, call a halt!"

"Yes, let's stop! Since you are satisfied, let's stop. President Han should also take a rest!" Zhou Chenyu immediately echoed.

Lu Siqing and Zhou Chenyu reached a tacit consensus for the first time, and they smiled at each other.

The cameraman smiled, stood up, and yelled "Cut." Han Qingyue, as if granted amnesty, immediately let go of Peng Ruilin. The filming of this season's promotional video was thus concluded.

As everyone was busy wrapping up, Shang Yang announced, "Tonight we're having a wrap-up party at the Qingxin Hotel's Chinese restaurant. President Han invites everyone to attend."

"Thank you, Mr. Han!" the staff cheered.

At the wrap-up banquet that evening, Han Qingyue sat at the main seat, with Peng Ruilin to her left and Shang Yang to her right. After three rounds of drinks, Shang Yang and Zhou Chenyu sat together, seemingly chatting and laughing.

Han Qingyue drank some wine and felt uncomfortable in her stomach, so she picked up a piece of dessert and put it in her mouth.

Peng Ruilin shook the red wine in his hand and said jokingly: "You eat so much, no wonder you are so fat!"

Han Qingyue glanced at him, then focused on eating, not wanting to pay attention to him. But Peng Ruilin seemed determined. The more Han Qingyue ignored him, the more he wanted to talk to her.

Han Qingyue chatted with him for a while, thinking that he was the hotel's ambassador after all. As they spoke, she could feel Lu Siqing's surveillance camera-like gaze from a distance.

Everyone was almost done eating, and from time to time someone would come over to toast Peng Ruilin. Han Qingyue managed to escape and went to the bathroom, hoping to escape temporarily.

She stood in front of the sink, her hands on the marble countertop, examining herself in the mirror.

Is it all about appearance? First it was Lu Siqing, then Zhou Chenyu, and this Peng Ruilin seems to be interested in her too. She has no intention of offending any of them, she just wants to focus on her career. Is that so difficult?

Han Qingyue turned on the faucet and was rubbing her hands when suddenly a figure appeared behind her and she turned around abruptly.

(End of this chapter)