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But at this point, he also knew that he could no longer let things continue to develop in this way.

Moreover, if the way the female lead portrays the male lead gets out, not only will the filming be impossible, but even if it is completed and released, it will definitely be a disaster.

After all, the main theme of this show is the pure love story between the male and female leads, but looking at the little yellow duck now, where is there any trace of pure love?

All he sees now is that the female lead almost hates the male lead to the core. How can this drama continue to portray "pure love"?

Zhang Yimou made a quick decision and gave a look to assistant director Zang Xichuan, who was not far away.

Having followed him for so many years, Zang Xichuan had developed a tacit understanding with him. Upon receiving the signal, he immediately strode over.

First, he glared coldly at the little yellow duck who was still throwing a tantrum, then turned to her mother and said in a deep voice:

"Get her away right now! This is a film set, not a marketplace for cursing! If you want to cause trouble, go home. Do you think there are no outsiders here?"

"If anyone records and leaks these words today, you and your daughter should really think twice about whether you'll ever be able to survive in the entertainment industry again!"

These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over the mother and daughter. The mother's face immediately turned pale, and she no longer cared about scolding her daughter, quickly reaching out to restrain the little yellow duck.

The little yellow duck had also calmed down by this time. Its mind, which had been clouded by anger, gradually cleared, and it glanced at the strange faces of the people around it out of the corner of its eye—

There was mockery, disdain, and even schadenfreude from those watching the spectacle.

She suddenly lowered her head, only then belatedly realizing just how outrageous her outburst had been.

Pulled by his mother, he stopped struggling and lowered his head, letting her half-drag and half-carry him toward the rest area. His back view showed a disheveled and pathetic appearance.

They left, but that didn't mean the matter was over. As for the insults he'd just heard, Li Xiang had anticipated them—

After all, old habits die hard, and it's only a matter of time before Little Yellow Duck explodes after suppressing his temper to this extent.

So there was no anger on his face, but instead he pursed his lips and put on a wronged and disappointed look.

His heaving chest seemed to hold back a surge of energy, as if he wanted to rush over and argue, but he stubbornly held back. The consideration for the greater good in his eyes softened the hearts of those around him.

"Damn it! What kind of mess is this...?"

"Little Li is really wronged. He kindly offered to act alongside me and got scolded like this..."

Amid the murmurs, Xi Meijuan, Sa Rina, and others quickly stepped forward and pulled Li Xiang aside to advise, "Don't take it to heart. The child is just being childish; we don't need to get angry with her."

Several familiar veteran actors also gathered around and chimed in: "There are plenty of people who throw tantrums on set. How can you eat if you take it to heart? Just pretend you didn't hear it."

"She's just jealous of your acting. When her mom praised you, she couldn't stand it and said something reckless."

"We've all seen Xiao Li's attitude; there's no need to argue with her."

"If you don't point out your own flaws, you're unlikely to achieve great things."

"Don't say that. She's Mr. Zhang's darling. He's counting on her to break into Hollywood." Someone interjected, and the group burst into laughter.

Li Xiang was pulled aside by the crowd, forcing a smile, his voice a little hoarse:

"It's okay, I know she's under a lot of pressure... It's just... sigh, I just hope it doesn't affect filming, after all, this is my first film."

These words made him seem even more magnanimous and sensible, and also clearly explained why he hadn't clashed with the little yellow duck earlier.

This also made everyone understand that he was not weak and easily bullied, but rather that he was clear-headed and discerning.

After all, this is my first film; if I were to act impulsively and cause a scene, I'm afraid no one would come out unscathed...

Everyone understands the relative importance of short-term arguments compared to future development, but they admire his character even more.

Comparing this to the little yellow duck's angry and abusive demeanor just now, the difference in quality becomes even more obvious.

At this moment, Zang Xichuan, having settled things over there, also came over.

He glanced at Li Xiang, said nothing, just patted him on the shoulder with a reassuring look in his eyes.

Then he turned around and said to the crowd around him, "When filming, bumps and bruises are inevitable, and it's normal to have some minor conflicts."

"But this play has only just begun, and it's a crucial time. These little incidents shouldn't be spread around. If they do, it will have a bad influence on the children and won't benefit the play."

He paused, then added, "I've already made all the arrangements over there, so I'd appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation in keeping this under control."

Those who gathered around to comfort Li Xiang were mostly veteran actors who had been in the industry for many years and naturally understood the ins and outs of the situation. They immediately nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, Director Zang, I know these basic rules."

"Don't worry, I won't say anything."

Seeing that everyone agreed, Zang Xichuan patted Li Xiang on the shoulder, signaling him to follow, and the two walked together toward Director Zhang.

The others remained where they were, discussing how to resolve the matter.

On the other side, Zhang Yimou had already had his staff clear out a rain shelter and was sitting inside waiting.

Seeing Li Xiang enter, he quickly stood up, waved, and pulled him closer, his voice tinged with apology: "I'm sorry you had to go through all this today."

"Director, I'm fine..." Li Xiang was about to speak when Zhang Yimou interrupted him with a smile.

"You kid... just call me Uncle Zhang in private, we won't chat about anything formal today."

"It's mainly because of what happened today. I saw it all. To be honest, I didn't expect that kid's ability to withstand pressure was so poor!"

Arranging for you to help her with her lines only gave her an excuse to vent... This unforeseen disaster is truly due to my lack of foresight, which has dragged you into this mess.

Li Xiang wanted to say something, but Zhang Yimou waved his hand and continued, "But the film still has to be shot, after all, we've signed contracts."

If they were to replace the actor rashly, not only would the production team be unable to afford the time commitment, but the ensuing public outcry would be enough to ruin the child's career.

Besides, you saw what happened today. Sigh, he's too naive. After all, he's just a high school senior, a minor, and he doesn't understand many things.

Hearing this, what else did Li Xiang not understand? But it was pretty much what he had expected.

After all, such a large production team couldn't just shut down because of something like this. So he accepted it well and didn't have any extra emotions.

Unexpectedly, Director Zhang suddenly changed the subject and continued: Actually, I've had some ideas in my mind for a while now.

However, due to the new visuals, it hasn't been fully implemented yet. But her performance today has given me a perfectly legitimate reason to do so...”

"Since she can't handle the pressure and her acting skills aren't up to par for the time being, the production team doesn't need to wait any longer."

At this point, his tone became somewhat decisive, "I'll have the screenwriter revise the script, and from now on, you'll have to take on more responsibility for this production."

At this point, he made a rare joke: "Outsiders always say that my films tend to produce 'Zhang Yimou girls,' so let's try a different approach with this film."

Seeing Li Xiang's eyes flicker slightly, he added, "Don't overthink it, kid. This isn't favoritism; it's what you deserve."

"We can't just lower everyone's acting standards to please her. That would be irresponsible to you, and even more so to the entire film..."

"But this will definitely put a lot more pressure on you. However, if you can pull this off, it will be a huge boost to your future career."

After listening, Li Xiang took a deep breath, then looked up again and solemnly nodded to Zhang Yimou:

"Uncle Zhang, please rest assured. Since you've given me this opportunity, I will definitely do my best and never let you down."

"Good lad, I knew you were reliable." Zhang Yimou smiled, then added,

"As for the little yellow duck, I will talk to her and her daughter in person later, and I will make things clear."

Don't worry, this won't happen again. This is Zhang Yimou's film crew; no one has ever dared to cause trouble here endlessly.