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Chapter 53 Acting Together (Please read on, please recommend, please do everything!)

In the backyard of the Jin residence, there was an open space piled with miscellaneous items.

The young men and women sat on spare sofas in the film crew's office, staring at each other across the distance.

A silent contest filled the air.

Gu Xiao's fingers tapped unconsciously on the script as she questioned him expressionlessly:
"Was this crazy idea something you and the director came up with?"

Liu Yifei's eyes darted around, and she whispered:
"What does this have to do with me? I've only been on set for less than a day."

"It's definitely you!" Gu Xiao said with certainty.

Liu Yifei looked left and right, avoiding his gaze, while muttering to herself:

"Who knows? Maybe Director Li just thinks you need more experience."

Gu Xiao sighed deeply as he looked at her "dead pig doesn't care about boiling water" attitude.

"Oh, please practice with me a little bit~"

When Liu Yifei realized that force was not working, she immediately changed her strategy.

She leaned forward slightly, blinked her clear eyes, and said coquettishly:
"Anyway, you have a good memory, you can memorize the lines after watching it once, it won't take you much effort."

Gu Xiao rolled his eyes, but he knew he was partly responsible for the situation, and resigned himself to his fate:

What was your first scene with Jin Yanxi at the Jin Mansion?

Liu Yifei flipped through the script, which was covered in notes, and replied, "It seems to be an argument in the study."

Gu Xiao closed her eyes and recalled, "The part where they argued because of jealousy?"

Liu Yifei pouted and said, "I know you have a good memory, but can you stop showing off in front of me?"

Gu Xiao ignored her sarcasm, "You can start once you're ready."

Liu Yifei frowned, "Don't you need to get into character?"

Gu Xiao shook her head. "He's just a spoiled brat. It's not hard to act."

The domineering CEO archetype has been overdone in Korean dramas; it's not a difficult character to portray, all you need is the face.

……

……

Five days flew by.

Under Gu Xiao's guidance, Liu Yifei quickly integrated into the film crew.

Of course, this is inseparable from her own natural talent in front of the camera.

When she acted opposite Chen Kun, she effortlessly captured Bai Xiuzhu's spoiled, willful, and girlish charm.

After a few demonstrations, everyone present was impressed.

Seeing this, not only Yu Jianming, who had stood up against all opposition, but even director Li Dawei breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Story of a Noble Family" was the first film and television series he directed on his own, and it was crucial to his career.

"Pass!"

On the monitor, Bai Xiuzhu, played by Liu Yifei, turned and left with just the right amount of jealousy and grievance. Li Dawei clapped and cheered, a rare look of relief on his face.

He looked at You Jianming and tentatively asked:

"She's in better shape than expected. How about we schedule that big show for the birthday banquet tomorrow?"

You Jianming frowned, somewhat hesitant:

"Isn't this a bit too fast? She's still a newcomer after all. Shouldn't we give her a couple more days to get a feel for the situation and solidify her skills?"

"Jin Quan's Birthday Banquet" is a large-scale scene that involves hundreds of extras. Its staging is complex and has extremely high requirements for lighting and camera positioning.

Once filming begins, it's like an arrow shot from a bow—there's no turning back.

If Liu Yifei messes up on set, it won't just be a waste of time, but also a huge loss of production budget.

Li Dawei's gaze remained fixed on the monitor playback, and he analyzed:
"She's not formally trained; she relies more on instinct and her current emotions. Strike while the iron is hot now for the best results. If we wait for that momentum to dissipate, who knows when we'll be able to get it back."

He raised his chin and said, "Besides, isn't Gu Xiao able to mentor her? With him there to help her with the acting, it will help her stay calm."

Upon hearing this, You Jianming looked behind him.

Gu Xiao was sitting on a plastic stool in the corner of the set, a sheet of paper spread on her lap, engrossed in writing something, her expression focused and meticulous. You Jianming looked away and smiled wryly.
"It's possible, but it's not quite authentic."

Acting together is a matter of friendship, not obligation.

It's common for big scenes to take three or four days to film, and we almost always have to stay up all night.

Gu Xiao didn't get extra money, so there's no reason for her to participate in such high-intensity work. She's already been very considerate by cooperating with the filming these past few days.

Li Dawei naturally knew this, so he urged, "Why don't you go and ask? Didn't they say you two have a very good relationship?"

"That kid's incredibly wicked, who would be on good terms with him?" You Jianming thought to himself, but said calmly on the surface.
"There's still one special guest actor who hasn't arrived yet, but there's no rush."

Li Dawei was taken aback, "Eighth Miss Jin Meili?"

You Jianming nodded slightly.

Li Dawei felt a little guilty. "Won't it scare people by starting with such a big event?"

You Jianming waved his hand, "They debuted as child stars and have seen more big scenes than you. You should worry about yourself."

Li Dawei said self-deprecatingly, "That's true."

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……

Center of the film set.

Chen Kun and Liu Yifei, who were touching up their makeup, chatted idly.

"So you're also a student at Beijing Film Academy. Then I have to call you junior."

Chen Kun smiled and said, "If you encounter any trouble on set in the future, you can come to me."

Liu Yifei nodded shyly: "Hello, senior, I will."

Chen Kun nodded slightly, then asked curiously, "Your acting is very natural. Have you had any acting experience before?"

"No," Liu Yifei honestly shook her head.

"Then you really have talent."

Chen Kun sincerely praised him and said, "If you don't mind, you can leave me your phone number. If I come across a suitable role in the future, I can recommend it to you."

Upon hearing this, several actresses who were touching up their makeup nearby immediately perked up their ears, their eyes flashing with undisguised envy.

To be able to receive support from a popular young actor at the very beginning of one's career is like a windfall.

Liu Yifei pursed her lips, unsure how to answer. She subconsciously looked up and gazed at the familiar figure in the corner of the set.

Chen Kun followed her gaze and saw that it was in Gu Xiao's direction; the enthusiasm in his eyes instantly faded.

He still wore a polite smile, but his tone had softened.
"The entertainment industry is highly competitive, and you must seize every opportunity to climb the ladder. Learning to filter your network of connections is especially important."

Liu Yifei blinked, not quite understanding, but still nodded politely.

Chi Shuai, who was standing to the side, heard it clearly. He frowned slightly and looked somewhat displeased.

However, he ultimately said nothing, after all, Chen Kun was speaking the stark truth about the entertainment industry.

……

……

Gu Xiao, on the other side, was unaware of the conversation in the center of the film set.

I know, but I don't care.

At that moment, he was on edge, talking to Liu Xiaoli next to him.

Gu Xiao had no idea what the other person wanted to do, but she found each of her questions to be increasingly strange.

How many people are in your family?

What does your father do?

Have you decided to become an actor in the future?

Gu Xiao answered half-heartedly, but inwardly she was furiously cursing:
Why did I make that phone call?!

(End of this chapter)