Huayu: The young actress is heavily dependent on me

In mid-March, the cold snap in Hengdian hadn't yet passed.

Chen Li, wrapped in a black down jacket, nestled in a folding chair in the crew's rest area.

He didn't have any scenes to film today, but he still came to the set as usual and sat in a corner scrolling through his phone.

Slacking off is fun for a while, and it's even more fun if you keep doing it.

Filming for "Ban Shu Legend" is already halfway through. His role isn't large, but he's been filming on and off for over a month.

He leaned back in his chair and skillfully opened the backend page of Kugou Music.

"Undyed" has surpassed 100,000 plays on Kugou Music.

It has increased by almost double since the last time he checked.

He turned his phone to the front, and there was a small "Fans" entry in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Number of followers: 12743.

Chen Li took her phone back and opened Weibo.

As expected, Weibo also became abuzz with excitement.

The red dot next to the unread messages shows a three-digit notification, and the number of followers is growing even faster than on Kugou, already reaching 58,000.

He went from zero followers to 58,000 in less than a month.

For a newcomer with no connections, this is quite impressive.

At this moment, the system light screen popped up again:

As a superstar, one must not only produce works, but also actively interact and communicate with fans.

[Task: Post an event announcement on Weibo and Kugou Music platforms, inviting fans to participate in an offline meet-and-greet]

[The host needs to select a city for the event, and fans will be randomly selected to participate through the platform. Event content includes, but is not limited to: fan interaction Q&A, song signings, and group photos.]

[Task Reward: Amazing verbal skills.]

Chen Li touched his chin.

This task seems quite simple; it can be completed in no time.

But what the heck is this amazing oral sex?

Why does he seem so frivolous?

Chen Li pursed her lips and stopped thinking about it.

The only thing I need to think about is which city to choose.

Or... how about the mountain city!

Why? Because girls from Sichuan and Chongqing are beautiful.

Chen Li considered her tone and decided to write in a more down-to-earth style.

"In less than a month since its release, 'Undyed' has garnered over 100,000 views and nearly 60,000 followers on Weibo. To be honest, I'm a bit stunned. Without you all, this song is nothing."

"So I thought, we can't just interact online, we have to meet everyone face-to-face."

"The first stop is Chongqing, and the date is set for April 12th. If you want to come, just leave a message below this Weibo post, and I will randomly select fifty people."

He read it once and felt that the tone was quite natural, and the addition of a little Sichuan-Chongqing dialect phrase should help to bridge the gap.

On Weibo, he casually added the hashtag #ChenLi0412MountainCityMeetup# and then clicked send.

Then he switched apps, opened Kugou Music, and launched his own campaign.

Once the posting is complete, a system light screen pops up.

[The event announcement has been released on Weibo and Kugou Music platforms. The event city has been selected, and the fan registration channel is now open.]

[Task rewards are being distributed eloquently]

As a singing superstar, one absolutely cannot do without a silver tongue.

[Significantly enhances the host's tongue flexibility and control precision, improves pronunciation clarity, speech rate adjustment ability, and oral muscle memory.]

As soon as Chen Li finished reading the last line, a strange tingling sensation welled up in his mouth.

He immediately felt that his tongue had become much more flexible, and he could even do some oral skills.

The Beijing Film Academy has a skilled ventriloquist...

Chen Li was just trying out beatboxing when Lao Zhou's voice came over.

"Chen Li! Chen Li, where are you?!"

"Director Zhou, what's the rush? I don't have any scenes scheduled for today, I'm just waiting for dinner."

"What are you waiting for! Good news has arrived!" Old Zhou rushed over to him, grabbed his arm, and pulled him up.

"The director wants you in Studio One to urgently add a scene—a scene with Dilraba!"

Chen Li stumbled as he pulled her, looking displeased.

"No way, Director Zhou, it's less than forty minutes before lunchtime. What scene can't wait until after we eat? My stomach is growling, I don't have the energy to act."

If someone isn't proactive in their work, there's something wrong with their thinking!

He has always been dedicated to his work during this period of filming, and rarely makes excuses like this.

Old Zhou wasn't annoyed; instead, he leaned closer.

"Don't play dumb with me, this is a kissing scene!"

"The director added this specifically for you two. The script was just revised, and Dilraba has already gone to get her makeup done!"

"Kissing scene?"

Chen Li immediately perked up, got up and left:

"You should have said so earlier! Where are we filming? Studio One, right? Hurry up, filming is more important than eating!"

Old Zhou: ? ? ?

Wow, that's a quick change of expression...

As the two were talking, they entered Studio One. The interior set was a side hall of Princess Anxin's bedroom, with warm yellow palace lanterns hanging down, making the whole scene gentle and private.

Gordon Chan was sitting behind the monitor, flipping through a newly printed script. Seeing Chen Li enter, he immediately smiled and waved.

"Xiao Chen's here? Hurry up and get your makeup and clothes done. We'll start filming in ten minutes, okay?"

"No problem, director!" Chen Li replied, his gaze sweeping across the set before landing precisely on Dilraba standing under the lights.

She had already changed into a light pink ruqun palace dress, her face flushed, her eyes darting around.

Clearly, she already knew she was going to have to film a kissing scene.

Her mind was in turmoil. When she heard that they were going to film a kissing scene, all she could think about was Chen Li's kiss that night.

This time, they even have to film it in front of so many people...

"Alright, is everything clear now?" Gordon Chan clapped his hands, returned behind the monitor, and picked up the walkie-talkie.

"This scene is all about that kind of do-or-die courage, and the feeling of long-hidden emotions finally bursting forth."

"Don't be shy, just let loose and act! All departments, prepare for filming!"

The script supervisor strode to the camera and snapped the clapperboard shut.

"Scene 56, Shot 1 of 'The Legend of Ban Shu,' begin!"

The camera slowly zooms in.

Chen Li, who plays Kou Feng, holds the sword at his waist:

"Princess, an urgent report has arrived from the border. I must depart immediately. You need not do so."

"I can't stop you." Dilraba Dilmurat, playing Princess Anxin, took a step forward, looked up at him, her eyes red-rimmed.

"I know you have the nation and the world on your mind, and I never thought of stopping you. I only have one request."

Chen Li's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and the fingers hanging at her sides curled up: "Please speak, Princess."

"Look at me."

Dilraba's voice was soft, yet it carried an undeniable stubbornness.

Chen Li looked up, his gaze meeting her wet eyes.

The set was so quiet that only the low hum of the lighting equipment could be heard. At that moment, he suddenly couldn't tell whether the person in front of him was Princess Anxin or Dilraba, who had blushed and thanked him by the river.

She acted so well? Dilraba really got into character...

Chen Li's heart skipped a beat.

"Kou Feng." Reba's voice softened, with a slight nasal tone.

"I'll wait for you to come back. No matter how long you're gone, no matter whether you achieve any great feats, I'll wait for you."

The moment she finished speaking, she suddenly took half a step forward, stood on tiptoe, reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, closed her eyes, and kissed him.

The moment those soft, slightly cool lips touched hers, Chen Li's body stiffened instantly.

Why are you sticking your tongue out?