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Director Wang's suggestion surprised Lu Yao for a moment.

"Me?" She pointed to herself uncertainly. "I can't act. Can I even play the part?"

"It's alright, I'm just helping out with the scene and getting a feel for it." Director Wang waved his hand with a smile. "You're the author, you know best what state the female lead should be in right now. Just consider it a favor and show us how you envision the female lead handling this scene."

All eyes in the conference room were on Lu Yao.

He Shang also encouraged her, saying, "Miss Lu, don't be nervous. It's just reciting a few lines."

Lu Yao pursed her lips and looked at Xie Linyu.

Xie Linyu was quietly looking at her, his beautiful blue eyes filled with anticipation, yet he spoke considerately, "If Screenwriter Lu finds it inconvenient, that's fine."

His consideration made it difficult for Lu Yao to refuse.

She took a deep breath and relented, "Okay, I'll give it a try."

A hint of a smile flashed in Xie Linyu's eyes: "Don't be nervous, just say that line."

Lu Yao walked up to him, pondering the context of the scene.

[Ling Mo was rescued from the basement and lay on a makeshift bed, covered in injuries. The female lead brought in warm water, intending to give him some, but he fiercely resisted and questioned her with hatred.]

Xie Linyu looked at Lu Yao, and quickly entered Ling Mo's state.

He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, all that remained in his blue eyes was coldness and wariness, as well as a pride he was unwilling to show in front of others.

He adjusted his posture, as if enduring the pain of his wound, but his back remained stubbornly straight, refusing to slump.

Looking at him like this, Lu Yao seemed to really see that wolf-like beastman who had suffered torture in the basement, covered in wounds but still unruly.

She steadied herself and realized that she felt as if she had been drawn into the story.

Without any props, she simply mimed holding a bowl with her bare hands.

Her fingers were loosely clenched, her movements careful, as if she were truly holding a bowl of warm water.

Lu Yao slowly squatted down in front of Xie Linyu, a movement she made very slowly, with the caution of not disturbing a wounded beast.

She looked up at Xie Linyu.

The moment their eyes met, Lu Yao was slightly taken aback.

Xie Linyu's eyes were incredibly penetrating.

That wasn't the look an actor gives to another actor; it was the look Ling Mo gives to "the woman who once abused him," filled with hatred, wariness, and a suppressed resentment.

Lu Yao steadied herself, gently extending the bowl she was holding forward, her voice very soft:

"Have some water first."

Her tone was calm, without the slightest hint of humility or shame for what she had done.

Xie Linyu stared at her, his eyes sharp as knives.

"What are you doing?" His voice was hoarse and mocking. "Don't think I'll be grateful for what you're doing. If you heal me, I'll definitely kill you!"

When he said the word "kill," he emphasized it very heavily, as if he were squeezing it out from between his teeth.

But Lu Yao noticed that his body was trembling slightly, a physiological reaction caused by the aggravation of his wound, which he forcibly suppressed with his willpower.

This detail stirred something in Lu Yao's heart.

She didn't answer immediately, but first looked at his state before looking back into his eyes.

"Even if you want to kill me," she paused, her tone still calm, "you need to heal your injuries first. You can't do anything like this, can you?"

Xie Linyu, who plays Ling Mo, suddenly contracted his pupils, his blue eyes churning with humiliation and resentment.

He stared intently at Lu Yao, his breathing becoming heavy due to suppressed emotions.

"Stop your fake kindness!" He swung his arm sharply, but the movement seemed to aggravate his injuries, causing him to fall to the side, breathing weakly.

Lu Yao cooperated by mimicking the action of a bowl being overturned.

Warm water was "sprinkled" on the ground. She looked down at it and remained silent for two seconds.

Then, instead of "tidying up" or "bringing a bowl of fresh water," she raised her head again and looked calmly at Ling Mo.

"Tell me, what do you want?" Ling Mo's voice was even hoarser than before, carrying a weary despair. "My fur, my teeth, or..." He paused, as if something was blocking his throat.

The meeting room was so quiet that the only sound was the air conditioning blowing.

Everyone watched this scene with bated breath.

Xie Linyu took a deep breath, and that sarcastic smile returned to his lips, but this time, there was no aggression in the smile, only a resigned self-mockery: "Still want to see me completely transformed into a beast, to satisfy your perverted collecting urge?"

He spoke of the words "collecting desire" in a light, casual tone, as if he were talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

But it is precisely this understated approach that makes one's heart ache.

Looking at him like this, Lu Yao felt her heart clench. She subconsciously wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Director Wang, who suddenly stood up and cheered.

It also made her instantly break out of the scene.

She subconsciously looked at Xie Linyu, instinctively feeling that he was really amazing; he was able to portray the feeling she wanted in just a short scene.

Xie Linyu was also looking at her, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Screenwriter Lu, are you satisfied with my performance?"

"I'm very satisfied," Lu Yao said sincerely, her voice still a little soft. "You acted very well, perfectly capturing Ling Mo's pain and struggle."

This is not just polite talk.

Xie Linyu's performance just now truly shocked even her, the author. He not only portrayed the emotions on the surface of the lines, but also unearthed Ling Mo's deepest despair, the humiliation of being objectified, deprived of dignity, and unable to control his own life and death.

"That's good." He seemed relieved. "I'll take that as a compliment."

At this moment, Director Wang strode over and excitedly patted Xie Linyu on the shoulder: "That was brilliant! The emotional tension in that scene was absolutely amazing! Especially that smile at the end..."

He turned to Xie Linyu, "That resigned self-deprecating humor is more powerful than angry questioning!"

He Shangzhi followed and nodded repeatedly: "Actor Xie's understanding of the character is indeed very deep, and Miss Lu's cooperation is also very good. That calm response can better highlight the intensity of Ling Mo's emotions."

The other staff members also began to whisper among themselves, and their gazes toward Lu Yao showed more approval.

"Although screenwriter Lu has never acted before, he delivered those lines very well."

"It's impressive that he held his own against Xie Yingdi in their scenes together."

"Yes, many professional actors are overshadowed by Xie Yingdi when they act together, but screenwriter Lu is able to maintain his own pace."

Although the murmurs were faint, Lu Yao still managed to hear them.

She pursed her lips a little shyly: "I was just reading the lines from the script. It was Xie Yingdi who guided me well."

Director Wang turned to look at her seriously: "Ms. Lu, have you ever considered playing the female lead in this film yourself?"

Lu Yao's heart skipped a beat: "Me?"

"Yes, I think Miss Lu's image and personality seem to fit the female lead's character as well, so why don't we..." Director Wang became more and more excited as he spoke.

Startled, Lu Yao quickly waved her hands, "No, no, I absolutely can't! I can't act like this! You should find a professional actor. I absolutely can't do it!"

It wasn't that she was being modest, but rather that she was very aware of her own limitations. She had genuinely just been reciting lines, and the reason she was perceived as having a captivating presence was entirely due to Xie Linyu's excellent pacing.

She wouldn't lose herself just because of a few compliments.

Seeing her resistance, Xie Linyu couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile, finding Lu Yao genuinely adorable at times.