Entertainment: A whirlwind marriage with a fairy-like mother at the start!

The efficiency of Xianyu Entertainment is truly remarkable.

With funds flowing in quickly and venues rented promptly, the film crew for "July and Ansheng" was quickly put into operation.

Tsang Kwok-cheung has been incredibly busy these past few days; his legs have become noticeably thinner, and he's gotten two shades darker.

But strangely enough, he was incredibly energetic, as if he had been injected with chicken blood.

This is his first feature film that he directed independently, and it was also produced by the CEO of Saltyfish.

If he messes this up, Zeng Guoxiang might as well go back to his hometown in Hong Kong and sell fish balls instead of continuing in the directing industry.

However, the biggest headache right now is not the various preparations for the film crew.

Instead, it was the two "grandmothers" in the crew—Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang.

Ever since the audition ended that day, these two girls have been at odds.

These best friends, who are usually inseparable, are now determined to outdo each other in this drama.

Beijing.

Inside the villas of Shengshi Huating.

The coffee table in the living room was piled high with highlighters and sticky notes of various colors.

Liu Qianqian sat cross-legged on the carpet, holding a script in her hands, muttering to herself.

She changed into the simplest cotton dress, and even her beloved Hello Kitty doll was relegated to the sidelines.

She was immersing herself in the role of the obedient girl in July.

Not far away.

Shu Chang leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window.

She was wearing a red knitted sweater. In order to better fit the role, she had even given up her favorite food, and her face had become much thinner.

She was searching for the vitality and wildness that An Sheng possessed.

"I have to say, your delivery of that line was too dry," she couldn't help but say as she watched Liu Qianqian recite her lines.

"July is a top student, that's true, but she's not just a bookworm. Your tone is so flat, it sounds like you're chanting a mantra; it's making me sleepy!"

Liu Qianqian raised her head, not to be outdone, and rolled her eyes: "You should mind your own business first. An Sheng is wild, not a vagrant. You look like a non-mainstream delinquent."

The two argued back and forth, neither willing to give in.

Yu Le walked over carrying two plates of freshly cut fruit. He placed the fruit plates on the coffee table and casually flicked Liu Qianqian's forehead.

"Alright, enough with the theoretical talk. You'll be joining the crew tomorrow. I've invited a senior colleague for you; you'll have plenty to learn from him."

Sisi covered her forehead, pouted, and asked, "Who is it?"

"You'll find out when you get to the film set."

Yu Le slowly picked up a piece of apple, stuffed it into his mouth, and chewed it with a crunchy sound.

"Just don't be so discouraged that you cry when the time comes."

the next day.

The crew of "July and Ansheng" has booked an old residential compound. This will serve as the main filming location for July's family.

The film set was bustling with people, and all kinds of machinery and equipment had been set up.

A middle-aged woman, dressed simply yet elegantly in a plain-colored long dress and with her hair neatly styled, walked into the film crew with composed steps.

Huang Meiying.

National first-class actor.

A veteran actor who has won numerous awards.

This is the senior figure Yu Le mentioned who could hold his own.

In order to persuade this person to come out of retirement, Yu Le personally paid a visit and even gave him two catties of top-quality Da Hong Pao tea.

Huang Meiying rarely takes on roles in youth-themed films.

But when Yu Le showed her the script, the old lady was moved by the delicate emotions in the script, and that's when she agreed to play July's mother.

Yu Le went up to greet him, "Teacher Huang, you must be tired from your journey." He was very respectful, without any airs of a big boss.

Huang Meiying smiled and waved her hand, "Mr. Yu, you're too kind." She glanced at the book, "This notebook is well written. What about the two young ladies?" Her tone was filled with anticipation.

Yu Le turned her head and shouted in the direction of the dressing room.

"Are you done yet? What are you dawdling for? Come out now!"

The curtain to the dressing room was lifted.

Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang walked out one after the other.

Both of them had already changed into their costumes.

Liu Qianqian wore a neat white shirt and pleated skirt.

Shu Chang wore a bright red tank top over a denim jacket.

The two walked up to Huang Meiying and bowed respectfully.

"Hello, Teacher Huang."

Huang Meiying didn't speak. She looked the two of them up and down, her eyes so sharp they seemed to see right through them.

After a long while, she slowly spoke.

"The appearance fits, though," she said, pointing to Liu Qianqian, "but the eyes are off."

"You're too tense. July is well-behaved, but she grew up spoiled by her parents. Her well-behavedness should be a relaxed and natural state."

"You look like a student who's always on edge, ready to take an exam, and about to be caught by the proctor."

Liu Qianqian blushed. She had indeed been too tense these past few days, her mind filled with how to beat Shu Chang.

Huang Meiying then turned to look at Shu Chang.

"You're being too relaxed again."

"An Sheng's wildness is her protective coloration; deep down, she is extremely starved for love and extremely insecure."

"You took too big a step when you came over; you were too confident."

"A girl who has lived under someone else's roof since childhood wouldn't walk with such confidence."

A few words, but every word is precious.

They stripped the two girls, who thought they had figured out their roles, completely naked.

Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

Is this the skill of veteran actors? My goodness, they haven't even started acting yet, and they can see right through them just by watching their movements and eyes! They have such keen eyesight!

Since.

A unique sight has appeared on the film set.

Whenever Huang Meiying was on set, Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang would follow her around like shadows, never leaving her side.

Yu Le was happy to have some free time, and every now and then he would stroll over and keep an eye on the two girls' performance.

He had a makeshift kitchen set up in a corner of the film set. Every day at mealtimes, he would leisurely chop vegetables and toss the wok.

That afternoon.

There was no filming scheduled. Several folding chairs were placed in the shade of the family compound.

Wearing reading glasses and holding a script, Huang Meiying was intently explaining the scene to the two actors.

"This scene depicts An Sheng's first meal at Qi Yue's house. Qi Yue's mother is serving An Sheng food. What are the emotional moments for you two?" Huang Meiying asked, looking at the two young girls sitting in front of her.

Liu Qianqian spoke first, "July is happy. She wants to share the warmth of her family with her best friend."

Shu Chang continued, "An Sheng felt awkward and envious. She had never experienced this kind of family atmosphere before."

Huang Meiying nodded, "You're absolutely right."

"But how do you act it out?" She took off her reading glasses, gently placed them on the table, and said earnestly, "Acting isn't about wearing your emotions on your face; that's too exaggerated. You have to use details, the smallest movements, to convey feelings."

Huang Meiying looked at Shu Chang.

"An Sheng was a child who grew up hungry."

"When she saw the table full of delicious food, her first reaction was probably to swallow her saliva, but she didn't dare to touch her chopsticks."

"She would only eat cautiously after her mother put food on her plate in July."

"When eating, you shouldn't look at people; you should look at the bottom of the bowl."

"Do you understand?"