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Chapter 291 What Makes Jiang Xin Rely On? The Dual-Soldier Substitution Technique

Hengdian, the crew of "Lurking"

Qin Lan, who also starred in the movie "Peach Blossom Luck", arrived five days later than Fan Xiaopang.

The first thing Qin Lan did upon arriving in Hengdian was to report to the film crew, and then she arranged for her assistant to go to the set of "Painted Skin" to gather information.

Before the assistant returned, Huo Siyan and Zhao Ke arrived first.

"Lurking" is a period drama set in the Republican era, and "The Last Princess" also features many scenes set in the Republican era. The two production teams are not exactly next to each other, but they are not far apart.

As for Zhao Ke, she also acted alongside Huo Siyan in "The Last Princess".

The producer of this drama is Yu Zheng. Zhao Ke met Qin and Huo through Yu Zheng's script and production of "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty". They were old acquaintances, so Zhao Ke got the role of the third female lead this time.

As for the others who didn't participate, after all, the female lead and the third female lead had already won, so it would be a bit unseemly for them to ask for more.

Yi An also promotes people. For example, the male lead in "The Last Princess" is Zhou Yiwei, the second female lead is Chen Su who is about to sign a contract, and there is also Yu Zheng. He also has a group of relatives and friends, and the second male lead is his relative.

"Sis, your production team's investment isn't that big."

Huo Siyan has been in the industry for many years and has worked on many film crews. She can roughly estimate the level and scale of a film crew just by glancing at it a few times.

This "Lurking" production seems smaller than their "The Last Princess" cast, and Lan Jie is playing the second female lead. Isn't that a bit unfair?

"We are making a spy drama, so we put a lot of effort into the actors and the plot."

Qin Lan didn't take it to heart. She had read the script for "Lurking" and knew it was a masterpiece. Such a show couldn't be simply judged by its cost and star power.

Don't underestimate her just because she's the second female lead. If she performs well, it will be more beneficial than if Huo Siyan starred in two or three seasons of "The Last Princess".

Qin Lan knew that Yan Li had tried every means to invest in "Lurking," and had even used some coercive methods.

She had rarely seen Yan Li so dedicated to a particular drama. Even if she didn't believe in "Lurking," Qin Lan absolutely trusted Yan Li's judgment.

Upon hearing this, Huo Siyan didn't say anything more. It was enough to show her loyalty. If the promotion was too high, what would happen if Qin Lan switched production teams with her?

"Sis, did that Jiang girl give you a hard time? She's not behaving herself, let's teach her a lesson."

Among the Seven Fairies, Huo Siyan had very few enemies.

Li Lin is one, Yang Xue's relationship is so-so, and Li Bingbing doesn't like each other, but there hasn't been any major conflict.

The most discordant group is Fan and Dong, followed by Jiang Xin.

She was dissatisfied with Jiang Xin for two reasons: firstly, she felt that Jiang Xin was Dong Xuan's lackey and had helped Dong Xuan commit evil deeds.

One example is when the Seven Fairies publicly broke up, Jiang Xin was the first to speak up, and she was targeting her without naming names.

Huo Siyan still remembers Jiang Xin's words: "The Seven Fairies are at odds? No way, I get along well with Sister Xuan, Yang Xue, Li Lin, and the two Sister Bingbings."

There are six fairies in total besides yourself. You get along well with five of them, so why the hell do you find her annoying?!

Another thing is that Huo Siyan is a little jealous of Jiang Xin.

Similar to Wang Ou, Jiang Xin's career has been climbing rapidly in the past two years, which makes Huo Siyan unhappy.

She also suspected that Jiang Xin and Yan Li were having an affair.

It's obvious that Jiang Xin isn't an artist under the Yi An brand, so why has she been able to get a constant stream of film and television offers in the past two years, and even consistently play the leading role?
Huo Siyan judged others by her own standards and did not believe that Jiang Xin's good relationship with Dong Xuan alone would be enough to secure Yan Li's strong support.

This is why Huo Siyan is even more resentful of Jiang Xin.

Wang Ou, that slut, is one thing, but after all, he's Yi An's artist, and he should give a portion of his earnings to Yan Li. It seems he even betrayed his friend for personal gain.

She herself, although she didn't make money for Yan Li, always listened to Yan Li and accompanied Qin Lan in private, and even worked as an undercover agent in Huayi Brothers. Not long ago, she even "sold out" Li Xiaolu.

Because she was so obedient and diligent, Yan Licai gave her preferential treatment in terms of resources.

What makes Jiang Xin so special?!

She wasn't particularly beautiful, and apart from being tall, I couldn't see any other outstanding advantages.

For various reasons, Huo Siyan felt resentful ever since she learned that Jiang Xin was playing the female lead in "Lurking" and even outshone their Lan Jie.

Qin Lan remained calm. She played a supporting role in "The Investiture of the Gods," played the second female lead for Wang Ou in "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty," and helped promote Qiong Yao's newcomers in "Dream Again." If she really cared about this, she would have quit long ago.

Moreover, Yan Li had previously explained it to her in case she overthought things.

Jiang Xin's casting was purely based on her suitable appearance, the director and screenwriter's insistence, and Sun Honglei's recommendation; it had nothing to do with him.

Qin Lan didn't say whether she believed it or not. Anyway, they didn't have many scenes together, and since Jiang Xin didn't bother with her, she couldn't be bothered.

"She's not important. The key questions are those two from 'Painted Skin,' and any news about 'Legend of Chu Liuxiang 2'?"

Qin Lan asked Huo Siyan, since they had spent a long time in Hengdian and should know something about it.

Huo Siyan cursed Jiang Xin for being lucky. Under normal circumstances, given the doubts surrounding Jiang Xin's identity, Qin Lan might have had some thoughts, at least she would have investigated and eliminated some potential threats.

But now, with a formidable enemy at her side, she truly has no energy to deal with Jiang Xin, who isn't even on the list.

"The Legend of Chu Liuxiang 2 is a bit far away, so I don't have much information about it, but I do have some information about Painted Skin."

Immediately afterwards, Huo Siyan gestured wildly and vividly described the scene of Fan Xiaopang confronting Li Bingbing when he joined the crew.

The fact that two actors were filming "Painted Skin" was a hot topic, especially since it was filmed under the watchful eyes of many people, and the set was not only occupied by the "Painted Skin" crew.

Even though the production team issued a gag order, a lot of information still leaked out.

There are even leaks on Tianya Forum, not to mention the film crews shooting in Hengdian.

The news spread like wildfire, and paparazzi and onlookers staking out Hengdian were constantly circling around "Painted Skin," hoping to get as much juicy scoop as possible.

The crew of "Painted Skin" was forced to increase security and add several RVs and vans as rest rooms to prevent anyone from sneaking in and taking photos. The makeup room, meeting room, and material management were also moved to Yi'an Garden and are now under strict guard.

Gossip and breaking news are fine, but if the movie's content is leaked, the impact will be huge.

Qin Lan had actually heard some news as well, and she also had people in Hengdian, but because they weren't in Hengdian, she didn't know the details.

After listening to Huo Siyan's description, Qin Lan clicked her tongue in regret.

"No fight broke out."

Huo Siyan was also quite disappointed and comforted Qin Lan, saying, "These two don't get along. They're together every day, so they're bound to fight in the future."

"hope so."

Qin Lan said something, but she didn't seem optimistic, after all, Yan Li was still in the "Painted Skin" crew.

She was experienced in this regard; minor frictions and conflicts were easy to resolve, but if things escalated into physical altercations or serious disputes, Yan Li would definitely take a strong stance to suppress them.

For example, when he fought with Dong Xuan, Yan Li unusually lost his temper and disciplined her. And that time on New Year's Eve with Fan Xiaopang, that bastard even...

Wait, this bastard wouldn't use the same tactic against two soldiers, would he?

Qin Lan's expression changed, then she slowly relaxed. It shouldn't be that bad; given their conflict, if they got together, they'd probably fight.

That's what she said, but she was still a little nervous. She and Fan Xiaopang didn't get along back then, but that bastard still managed to get his hands on her.

That shameless sly fox surnamed Fan, and that Li Bingbing is no better. With Yan Li stirring things up and deceiving people, it's really hard to say what will happen.

Qin Lan pondered for a while but couldn't come up with any ideas.

There was nothing she could do; even if she had guessed it, she couldn't have stopped it.

Is it forbidden to be so absurd and presumptuous?

If that bastard had listened to her, none of this would have happened.

Should we remind Fan Xiaopang or Li Bingbing?

Given their relationship, even a reminder could be interpreted as mockery and scheming, and she had no idea what the two of them were thinking.

To sabotage it?

The two production teams are busy with their own things. She doesn't have the ability to handle things, and if she gets too involved, she might even get dragged into it by that bastard.

Qin Lan had no doubt that Yan Li was capable of such a thing. Once he did it, he would do it again. Last time on her birthday, he almost raped her and Dong Xuan in the courtyard.

Therefore, Qin Lan pretended not to know anything and continued to watch the two soldiers have fun, while also being wary of them joining forces.

The two sides have significant conflicts, but they also share stable common interests.

Qin Lan felt that since she and Dong Xuan had both caught each other cheating, it was hard to say whether the two might team up for some reason, so she still had to be careful.

As they were talking animatedly, two people came over from the film set. The one in the lead was Jiang Xin, who was dressed in a rustic costume.

Upon seeing Jiang Xin, before Qin Lan could react, Huo Siyan reacted with a somewhat impolite tone.

What do you want here?

Jiang Xin glanced at her, her voice equally stiff: "What's it to you?"

Among the seven fairies, Jiang Xin might not be the absolute number one, but she is definitely a top contender.

Jiang Xin already disliked Huo Siyan and found her annoying to look at. With Huo Siyan behaving this way, Jiang Xin certainly wouldn't tolerate it. If it weren't for Qin Lan's sake, she would have said even harsher things.

Since Huo Siyan was one of their own, and Jiang Xin was so impolite, Qin Lan's expression also turned sour.

Is this an attempt to intimidate me?
She didn't intend to cause trouble for Jiang Xin, but the other party came to provoke her, which made her seem like she had a good temper.

Unexpectedly, after criticizing Huo Siyan, Jiang Xin took the initiative to reach out to Qin Lan, her tone much gentler.

"Teacher Qin, it wasn't easy for me to get this role, so I just want to focus on making the film. I hope we can get along peacefully and have a smooth collaboration."

Jiang Xin's meaning is simple: everyone should follow the right path and not interfere with each other's affairs.

She was already very satisfied with getting the lead role in the drama "Lurking". Moreover, when Yan Li was trying to get the role for her, he also hinted that he hoped she would behave herself and not cause trouble for herself.

Jiang Xin had previously provoked Fan Xiaopang in "The Legend of Yang Yuhuan" and was thoroughly humiliated, while Yan Li took a clear stance.

After that, Jiang Xin's feelings faded considerably.

Yan Li explained beforehand that he was also in charge in Hengdian, and Qin Lan was not someone to be trifled with. In addition, Jiang Xin thought that "Lurking" was a good show and had the potential to become a representative work, so she wanted to focus on making it well.

For many reasons, Jiang Xin chose to express her opinion on Qin Lan's first day on set.

This can be considered a move by Qin Lan, who is a junior officer. Jiang Xin was willing to coexist peacefully from the start. If Qin Lan continued to cause trouble for her, she could go to Yan Li to complain and ask for help.

Qin Lan looked at Jiang Xin with great interest, then suddenly asked, "When did you get together with her?"

The fact that he dared to directly approach her to express his stance, and even secretly made arrangements, shows that he has extraordinary confidence, which cannot be explained simply by having a good relationship with Dong Xuan.

There are rumors circulating that Jiang Xin and Yan Li have a relationship. Qin Lan wasn't sure before, but now she thinks the probability is quite high.
"I do not know what you're talking about."

Jiang Xin gave a vague response, saying that there are very few people like Wang Ou who are determined to be Yan Li's lover and are usually open and honest about this matter.

Perhaps it's for the sake of their image and reputation, or for consideration of their future, or perhaps they're afraid of offending certain people.

In short, many concerns prevented people from bringing the matter up in the open, let alone admitting it.

As long as you don't admit it, no matter how much the rumors spread, they are just rumors and misunderstandings, leaving more room for interpretation.

Presumably afraid of Qin Lan asking questions, Jiang Xin gave a few perfunctory replies and then made an excuse to slip away.

This overtly suspicious behavior further confirmed Qin Lan's suspicions.

He cursed Yan Li, that bastard, in his heart, but didn't forget to mock Dong Xuan verbally.

"Tsk tsk, I remember Jiang Xin is surnamed Dong, right? How did she manage the team? She got cheated on by one of her subordinates. How embarrassing."

Normally, Huo Siyan, who is eloquent and has a grudge against Dong Xuan, would definitely be at her peak at this time, but today she was probably not in good form and only offered a few simple words of agreement, not even as good as Zhao Ke.

Qin Lan was puzzled and was about to ask when her assistant returned, but not alone; a car followed behind.

Yan Li's car!

Qin Lan joined the crew for the first time, and Yan Li had no choice but to come and see her, to give her a welcome party or something.

There were people nearby, so Yan Li didn't get out of the car. Qin Lan and the others got in and exchanged a few words before Qin Lan remembered Huo Siyan.

"Siyan, I was just about to ask you, what's wrong? You look so listless and your face is pale."

Huo Siyan forced a smile and said weakly, "The temperature has changed drastically these past few days. I felt a bit uncomfortable this morning after being exposed to the cold wind."

I feel unwell, but Jiang Xin was quite lively before she arrived?
Yan Li, though unaware of the details, had at least had in-depth conversations with the person in question, and upon hearing this, offered a concerned comment.

"Be more careful next time. It's easy to get sick when the temperature changes and you're exposed to wind. Around this time last year, a screenwriter in our company named Pang caught a cold and developed facial paralysis. He had to get acupuncture on his face for more than a month before he recovered."

Qin Lan asked curiously, "Are there any aftereffects?"

Yan Li was deeply impressed when he first saw the young man with facial paralysis. He even chatted with him: "There is a little bit of it. When you laugh too hard, your mouth is a little crooked. It's not serious. The key is that the acupuncture needles on your face hurt. There are dozens of needles in your hands and feet. It's really miserable."

"That's something to be careful about."

Qin Lan nodded. Female celebrities rely on their looks for a living, so it would be troublesome if they developed facial paralysis. It would be fine if they recovered, but if the aftereffects were severe, even plastic surgery would be difficult.

Huo Siyan cooperated by taking out a mask and putting it on. It's unclear whether she was exposed to the wind or not, but she was definitely frightened.

After the welcoming banquet, Huo and Zhao tactfully left, and Yan Li's vehicle headed to Dongyang.

"Going to the city won't interfere with tomorrow's filming, will it?"

"It's not that far, but Hengdian is out of the question, there are too many paparazzi there."

Yan Li felt suffocated whenever he talked about those paparazzi; they were so damn good at hiding and stalking.

One paparazzi, in order to sneak into Yi'an Garden and take some juicy photos, actually covered himself in a plastic bag, hid inside a garbage truck, and then evaded security and the park's dogs, spending the night in nooks and crannies such as bushes and stairwells.

If the system hadn't reminded Yan Li, he wouldn't know when they would have caught him, and he might have even managed to sneak out of the garbage truck again.

Seriously, this talent is wasted on being a paparazzi; even Yan Li was tempted to recruit him.

After catching and scaring them, send them to follow and film a few rivals to see if they can get any good material.

Other paparazzi didn't have this ability, but they all used their own methods. In addition, there were many of them, so Yan Li couldn't possibly deal with them all, which greatly affected his space for maneuver.

Now, he and Fan Xiaopang sometimes go back to Yi'an Garden to stay, and when he has free time with Li Bingbing, they are basically not in Hengdian.

"Thank goodness for the paparazzi, otherwise someone would be partying every night."

Qin Lan couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark about herself, Shuangbing, Dong Xuan, Jiang Xin, and other vixens she didn't know about.

The many palaces in Hengdian are practically being built for this bastard.

"They're still partying every night, I'm so busy I could die."

Yan Li understood very well that he couldn't let the woman feel that he was living a comfortable life, so he started complaining endlessly.

Filming during the day and working at night, with insufficient sleep being a given, he even showed Qin Lan the bruises he had sustained from a fight scene a couple of days prior. Just two or three days later, when the bruises were at their worst, Qin Lan was startled.

"How did it get so serious? Did you go to the hospital?"

"I went to the doctor. He said it wasn't too serious, but it hasn't gotten better. They just changed the medication. Could you apply it to me in a bit?"

"Where's the medicine? I'll put it on for you now. Oh dear, why didn't you say so earlier? You even ordered spicy food, but you can't eat spicy food."

Qin Lan found the medicine and, while grumbling and complaining, carefully applied it to the wound.

Looking at her, Yan Li couldn't help but think of Fan Xiaopang, who had also carefully applied medicine to him a couple of days ago.

This accidental attempt at playing the victim actually worked quite well. I'll take some time in a couple of days to go back to "Legend of Chu Liuxiang 2" and play the victim again.

The controversy surrounding "Painted Skin" is so huge that Dong and Qin, though they may not say it outwardly, harbor resentment in their hearts. They will try to quell the anger no matter what methods they use.

It's already difficult enough to keep the two soldiers under control; if these two were to join the fray, just thinking about it gives him a headache...

...

The next morning, Yan Li gently pulled his arm out of Qin Lan's arms and answered the vibrating phone.

"Hey?"

"Brother, the 'human skin' has arrived. The producer would like you to check it."

"Understood, tell them to wait a moment."

Yan Li hung up the phone, and Qin Lan, who was already awake, asked, "Is something wrong with the film crew?"

"I need an important item. I'll go check it out."

"Then I'll get up too. I just showed up yesterday and left. Today I'll say hello and get ready to film."

The character Zuo Lan in "Lurking" is far less complex and nuanced than the male and female leads, and is at least not a difficult character for Qin Lan to handle.

Not to mention, among the main actors in "Lurking," she had the longest time to receive the script and the longest preparation time.

Qin Lan has an advantage in this respect, because Sun Honglei and Jiang Xin were both replaced at the last minute, and they may not even have fully grasped the complete script yet. So, studying the character while filming will definitely have some impact on the performance.

Yan Li couldn't help but smile when he saw Qin Lan's spirited appearance.

Although Qin Lan hasn't filmed many movies, this has given her ample time to prepare and research her roles.

This is something many actors cannot do. Popular actors are busy with work, those who are not popular are busy making a living, and some actors are affected by all sorts of things.

Qin Lan is free and has money, with few worries, and even chooses roles based on her own preferences.

Therefore, Qin Lan prepares for each role with composure, meticulousness, and seriousness. Coupled with her excellent acting skills, she often performs exceptionally well, even becoming a representative of Qingyi (a type of female role in Peking Opera).

Personally, Yan Li felt that Qin Lan's acting skills were better than Dong Xuan's.

The latter's talent was average. After becoming a teacher, he was influenced by various factors and began to lean towards the academic theory school. His acting skills were not bad, but they were not particularly outstanding either.

Although Fan Xiaopang came from an unorthodox background, he has accumulated a lot of acting experience and possesses a certain talent and flair.

Her potential is higher than Qin Lan's, but Qin Lan's acting habits allow her to consistently deliver a relatively stable performance and have a wider range of roles.

After driving out of the city, Yan Li dropped Qin Lan off at the "Lurking" film set, and then went to Yi'an Garden.

Important items should definitely be kept on your own territory.

When Yan Li arrived, Fan Xiaopang was also there. After all, she was the one who was going to wear this "human skin," so she definitely wanted to see it.

Upon seeing Yan Li, Fan Xiaopang couldn't help but snort. He hadn't been on set yesterday, and Li Bingbing had been filming as usual; he must have been off gallivanting somewhere.

Yan Li ignored Fan Xiaopang and looked at the "human skin" on his own.

These are custom-made props, designed to create a visually striking and terrifying aesthetic, so the quality requirements are very high.

The goal is to simulate the texture, pores, and wrinkles of real skin, including hair, facial features, and blood vessels, while also perfectly fitting Fan Xiaopang and being able to wear and take off the garment.

Even so, it's uncertain whether it will be usable, or it may require special skills to assist it.

Yan Li touched the human skin; it did have a certain feel, but only a little, far inferior to Fan Xiaopang's real skin.

Furthermore, his facial features were modeled after Fan Xiaopang, and looking at the empty space on his face, Yan Li felt a little uneasy and avoided his gaze.

How much is this leather?

The producer replied, "It wasn't cheap. The design, prototype, materials, and testing, plus the fact that it was two finished products, cost 35 yuan."

The film and television industry hasn't developed to a certain level yet, so some high-end props have to be custom-made, which is costly and involves a lot of profit.

"Oil and water" refers to both the studios setting their own prices to increase profits and the fact that some members of the production crew line up their own pockets to make money.

It's no exaggeration to say that if Yan Li hadn't personally overseen the production of this human skin prop, and instead just used Hollywood or some other technology to hype it up, it would easily have been priced at 100 million.

"Contact the publicity team, write this down, and say that this human skin cost 150 million, used the latest Hollywood technology, and was the first of its kind in Asia. Let them come up with the specifics themselves, make sure it's believable, do their research, and don't let anyone expose it."

As long as the logic holds true and the technology exists, it's fine as long as we don't make a fool of ourselves.

As for whether this technology was actually used and how much it cost, that's up to the production team to decide. You can't verify it yourself; they've already used up all the human skin.

"what do you think?"

Yan Li asked Fan Xiaopang, who knew that he wasn't asking about the quality of the props, but rather whether she dared to use them.

I asked Fan Xiaopang before and he thought it was very simple, but when I actually saw the props today, I was a little nervous.

Even if you know it's fake, it still feels uncomfortable to put on a "human skin".

"Try to overcome it; if all else fails, use special effects."

Although the human skin cost a lot of money, Yan Li wouldn't go so far as to cause Fan Xiaopang psychological trauma just to avoid wasting a prop. If he didn't want to use it, then he shouldn't.

"I'll give it a try, it shouldn't be a big problem."

Fan Xiaopang felt that he hadn't adjusted his mindset yet when he saw such realistic props, but he would get used to it later.

Although it might give you the creeps, it's just a prop, a fake. Once you let go of your inhibitions, just wear it like any other clothing.

As they were talking, Li Bingbing, who had just finished her makeup, came over to see what was going on and was also startled.

"Wow, I thought I'd skinned you alive."

Fan Xiaopang rolled his eyes: "Can't you talk properly? I'll put this thing in your room later and scare you to death."

Before Li Bingbing could speak, Yan Li said, "Don't be ridiculous. Is this something you can just mess around with?"

It's hard to say whether he can scare Li Bingbing. What if he goes to Li Bingbing one day and pulls out a fake Fan Xiaopang skin? That guy might easily tremble with fear.

Keep it safe, you must keep it safe!

Li Bingbing was also quite annoyed. Afraid of having nightmares that night, she didn't even bother arguing with Fan Xiaopang and hurriedly left.

Fan Xiaopang also went to get her makeup done; she had many scenes with Li Bingbing today, so she needed to get ready quickly.

Yan Li was not scheduled to have any scenes in the morning, but considering that today was a crucial day for Li Bingbing and Fan Xiaopang to have their scenes together, he decided to go to the set to oversee things.

Because she wasn't wearing makeup, Yan Li arrived earlier. Wu Jing and Deng Chao were already there with their small stools, waiting to watch the show. Like Yan Li, they also had a performance in the afternoon.

Yan Li wished he could give each of them a roundhouse kick; these two bastards weren't even acting anymore.

Of course, it wasn't just them; there were noticeably more staff members bustling around the set than usual, and even the logistics team had come to the filming location.

Yan Li was somewhat speechless. He sat down behind the monitor and waited for the set to finish and for the actors to enter.

Soon after, Fan Xiaopang arrived. Compared to Li Bingbing, who had a simple hairstyle, a bare face, and was dressed in pajamas, Fan Xiaopang appeared in full regalia, with gorgeous clothes, exquisite accessories, and neat makeup. She was stunningly beautiful, creating a strong contrast with Li Bingbing.

This also reveals the roles the two actors played in the scene.

Fan Xiaopang plays a fox demon who, through various means, sows discord between the male lead Wang Sheng and Wang's wife Pei Rong, played by Li Bingbing, and takes the opportunity to become close to Wang Sheng.

At this point, Pei Rong's defeat was inevitable, and the fox demon no longer wanted to play along. She laid her cards on the table and prepared to completely crush her rival in love.

Before this scene, the fox demon sheds her human skin to scare Pei Rong, then reverts to her finery and personally kills a deputy general in front of Pei Rong, before gradually cornering her like a hunter in a dead end.

Wu Yue, who was playing the role of the deputy general, was lying on the ground pretending to be dead.

Li Bingbing collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face. Her hair was disheveled, and her body trembled slightly, revealing fear, despair, and sorrow. Yet, she still forced herself not to be terrified by the fox demon.

Fan Xiaopang looked at Li Bingbing with great interest, seemingly surprised that this sheltered lady hadn't broken down.

So she reached out to Wu Yue, then grabbed a still-beating red heart, the sound clear and melodious.

"Sister, have you ever seen a demon eat a human heart?"

After saying that, she ate the red heart in front of Pei Rong and gave a close-up shot to Li Bingbing. This time, the latter finally broke down, tears streaming down his cheeks, and choked out in a pleading tone.

"Sheng-ge loves you, don't hurt him."

Fan Xiaopang elegantly wiped his mouth, smiled slightly, but his gaze towards Pei Rong remained calm and indifferent.
"It's no use, with you, Madam Wang, around."

Li Bingbing realized something, got up, and looked at the fox demon resolutely.

"You can have my Lady Wang."

"Give it to me."

Fan Xiaopang scoffed, "Can you guarantee you won't come back after you leave?"

Li Bingbing suppressed his nervousness and his tone became calm and composed: "I saw you eat a human heart, how could I possibly survive?"

Fan Xiaopang silently watched Pei Rong, who placed her hand on her chest as if to die, but Fan Xiaopang withdrew her hand and covered his mouth with a soft laugh.

“If I kill you, Brother Wang will remember you for the rest of his life.”

Fan Xiaopang moved nimbly, entered the room, picked up a bowl, and returned to Li Bingbing's side.

"Drink her."

“Tell everyone that you killed them.”

"You be the demon, I'll be Lady Wang."

"..."

In his last sentence, Fan Xiaopang spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone gentle yet laced with seduction and cruelty. Combined with his smiling face and icy eyes, it sent chills down the spine of anyone watching.

"Tsk."

Yan Li, sitting behind the monitor, rubbed his goosebumps.

This woman is definitely projecting her own image onto the character; she's probably secretly plotting to toy with Li Bingbing and then kill him.

In contrast, Li Bingbing's performance was clearly overshadowed.

Or rather, he was restrained, because Yan Li believed that Li Bingbing secretly wished he could grab a knife and skin the smug Fan Xiaopang alive.

"Card."

Gordon Chan was somewhat dissatisfied. This scene was not a scene of strength versus weakness, but a scene of evenly matched strength.

The first half is about the fox demon suppressing Pei Rong, while the second half is about Pei Rong sacrificing herself for love and seeking death to "transform" into a demon. Although she was tricked by the fox demon, she achieved a counter-suppression on a moral and spiritual level.

Li Bingbing's acting was a bit weak; the rhythm was led by Fan Xiaopang.

"Excuse me, let me adjust it."

Li Bingbing gave a shout, then gathered his emotions and performed again. His performance was slightly better, but it still didn't meet Chen Jiashang's requirements.

It wasn't that Li Bingbing acted badly, but rather that Fan Xiaopang acted too well, making it difficult for Li Bingbing to get into character. As a result, Fan Xiaopang had to keep Li Bingbing in the line of duty for the entire scene.

They performed it two or three more times, but it still didn't meet the requirements, and the director was getting a little anxious.

Besides wasting time, he was even more afraid that Fan Xiaopang would lose his form, and it would be a real shame if the two of them delivered a mediocre version.

However, the director's worry was a bit unnecessary. Fan Xiaopang was in great shape and couldn't wait to torment Li Bingbing a few more times, getting more and more into the role.

The most anxious one was Li Bingbing, partly because she was under immense pressure, and partly because so many people were watching, which was a matter of saving face.

She has won several Best Actress awards, and in many people's eyes, her acting skills are better in the two female leads. However, this time she was overshadowed by Fan Bingbing in the two female leads, which is really embarrassing.

Yan Li lit a cigarette. Seeing that Li Bingbing's performance was still not working, he couldn't sit still any longer and went over to talk to Li Bingbing in a low voice.

"Sister, what's going on? You have to put yourself in her shoes."

"I know, but I just can't quite get the hang of it."

Fan Xiaopang is in a great state of mind when he's bullying Li Bingbing, but Li Bingbing is a much more difficult character to portray – a pushover who's willing to sacrifice everything for a man.

Yan Li thought for a moment and said, "Okay, if there are no problems in the beginning, just act normally. In the end, don't put yourself in Pei Rong's shoes, put yourself in her shoes."

"what?"

"What? In the movie, Pei Rong is the original wife, but in real life, you're the one who steals her man. You just think, you win when you find that one, but I'm the one who truly wins."

After being reminded by Yan Li, Li Bingbing savored the taste and actually found a slight hint of it.

You are the boss's wife of Yi'an, but I will still cheat on you.

I won again!
Having grasped this feeling, Li Bingbing prepared himself for a moment, and performed it again, with a much better effect than before.

In particular, the line "You don't understand what love is at all" was a victory against all odds, leaving the fox demon speechless and forcing a smile, turning Pei Rong's situation, which had been manipulated by the fox demon, into a complete reversal of fortune.

"Okay, passed."

The director was finally satisfied. Next, the scene changed, and Fan Xiaopang quickly came over and grabbed Yan Li to ask him questions.

"What did you say to her? She suddenly understood."

"Sigh, I told her that if she doesn't live up to her promise, her free time is null and void."

Fan Xiaopang was speechless: "You're talking nonsense."

"Look at you, you don't believe in my charm, do you?"

Yan Li boasted a couple of times before being called away by the producer. Fan Xiaopang was skeptical and couldn't help but glance at Li Bingbing.

"Is this old bamboo pole so thirsty?"

Li Bingbing felt the gaze and wanted to glare back, but after thinking about her mindset, she felt there was no need to argue with her. Instead, she smiled at her for the first time ever.

Fan Xiaopang touched his arm, and oh no, he got goosebumps...

(End of this chapter)