Shi Xiaoxiao saw Shi Xin Xin's appearance and guessed what was happening, but time was pressing, so she couldn't care less. She grabbed Shi Xin Xin and strode towards the makeup room.
"Xin Xin Jie, you're here. Go inside and change first. I'll do your makeup when you come out!"
Shi Xin Xin was a little surprised not to see Yue Ran inside, but it suited her perfectly. The makeup artist, seeing Shi Xin Xin looking around, assumed she was looking for Yue Ran and smiled ambiguously, "Xin Xin Jie, Brother Ran finished his makeup just now. His makeup is quite simple this time. He's probably out memorizing lines somewhere!"
Shi Xin Xin felt a little awkward hearing the makeup artist say this, so she just smiled and walked into the changing room inside.
Soon, the director sent someone to ask if Shi Xin Xin was ready. Yue Ran was already prepared. After Shi Xin Xin finished, she went to the set.
As expected, Yue Ran was already waiting when she arrived. Shi Xin Xin went over and greeted the director, saying, "Director, I'm ready!" The director nodded. Seeing that they were all in position, he shouted, "3.2.1~Action!"
Shi Xin Xin and Yue Ran quickly got into character, and the filming process was quite smooth, with most takes being completed in one go.
"Cut!"
The director called cut and walked over, saying, "You're in great shape today. If this continues, we'll be done soon. Let's take a break and then shoot the next scene."
As soon as Shi Xin Xin heard that she could take a break, she quickly left to find Xiaomi, disappearing in no time. Yue Ran watched her departing back and stood there, stunned.
"Alright, alright, let's move on to the next take!" The director clapped his hands, gathering everyone back in position.
"3.2.1~Action!"
...
"Cut!"
"Okay, that's all for today. Everyone has worked hard. We'll continue tomorrow!" The director told everyone to pack up and leave.
"Phew~ Finally, we can leave." Shi Xin Xin said goodbye to the director and left. She didn't go to the usual makeup room but instead dragged Xiaomi to another one...
The next day, it was still Shi Xin Xin and Yue Ran's scenes together. Shi Xin Xin still rushed off with Xiaomi immediately after filming, avoiding any contact with Yue Ran and evading him whenever possible.
The third day...
The fourth day...
This continued for many days, and even the crew members noticed something was off with Shi Xin Xin. She was constantly avoiding Yue Ran. However, everyone assumed she was scared after the previous incident and didn't want too much contact with Yue Ran.
One day, after Yue Ran and Shi Xin Xin finished filming, Yue Ran saw Shi Xin Xin about to run off again, so he walked past her and stopped her.
"Xin Xin, let me give you a ride home!" Yue Ran said, looking at Shi Xin Xin.
Shi Xin Xin secretly groaned when she was stopped. Hearing Yue Ran's offer, she quickly refused, "Ah? No, no need. Xiaomi and I have plans. We'll be leaving now. Bye!" With that, she sidestepped Yue Ran and ran to find Xiaomi.
Yue Ran stood there, watching her figure recede, looking dejected.
The next day, Yue Ran arrived very early and brought breakfast for Shi Xin Xin. Yue Ran sat on set waiting for Shi Xin Xin, and soon she arrived.
Yue Ran walked over, holding the breakfast, "Xin Xin!" As soon as Shi Xin Xin saw Yue Ran, she wanted to hide again, but Yue Ran was one step ahead and grabbed her.
Shi Xin Xin struggled but to no avail. She glared at Yue Ran and said, "Yue Ran, let go."
Yue Ran still didn't let go, "I won't. You've been avoiding me lately. If I let go, you'll definitely run off again!"
Shi Xin Xin was exasperated and finally said, "Okay, okay, I won't run! Let go of me first." Seeing that Yue Ran still looked unconvinced, Shi Xin Xin promised repeatedly that she definitely wouldn't run!
Yue Ran, seeing Shi Xin Xin's repeated assurances, finally released her half-believingly. Shi Xin Xin saw that Yue Ran had let go, grabbed Xiaomi, and quickly ran away. As for those promises? To hell with them!
"Shi Xin Xin!" Yue Ran stood there, watching the backs of Shi Xin Xin and Xiaomi, gnashing his teeth and growling. Just as he was about to chase after them, the director called out to him, and he had no choice but to give up.
The director, seeing his troubled expression, asked with a hint of confusion, "Yue Ran, what's wrong?" Yue Ran smiled and said, "Director, I'm fine. What is it?" Although the director was still confused, he quickly put it out of his mind.
"Oh, right. We've decided to recast Liu Jia's role. She'll be joining the crew tomorrow, so you all should prepare as well." the director said.
In the following days, Yue Ran kept trying to find opportunities to approach Shi Xin Xin, but she always evaded him. Each time, it would make Yue Ran grit his teeth in frustration, but he couldn't do anything about her.
Thus, they continued in this cat-and-mouse game for a long time.
Although the filming schedule was delayed due to Liu Jia, it didn't have a significant impact, and production continued in an orderly fashion.
This drama had been heavily promoted before filming began. With a superstar like Yue Ran involved, it generated a lot of buzz and attracted considerable attention.
Before long, filming was completed.
The set.
"Cut!"
"Great! It's a wrap!" the director announced.
"Clap clap clap~" Loud applause erupted everywhere, interspersed with cheers. Everyone had a smile on their faces. After so much hard work, and a pause due to unforeseen issues, the filming was finally complete.
Shi Xin Xin also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was finally over, and she wouldn't have to think about how to avoid Yue Ran anymore. With this thought, the smile on her face grew even wider.
The director, holding a small megaphone, called out, "Everyone, quiet down for a moment. Listen to me."
Seeing that everyone's attention was drawn to him, the director cleared his throat and continued, "After such a long time, we've finally wrapped up today. Everyone has worked hard during this period! Those who need to pack up, pack up. Those who need to change, change. We'll meet at Jingzhou Hotel at seven o'clock tonight for a celebratory dinner."
After hearing the director's words, everyone dispersed and went about their business.
Shi Xin Xin pulled Xiaomi into the makeup room.
"Xin Xin Jie, you seem to be in a good mood," Xiaomi said with a smile, teasing Shi Xin Xin as she followed her in.
Shi Xin Xin gave her a sideways glance, "Aren't you asking the obvious? I can finally go home..." Xiaomi retorted, not to be outdone, "You're just happy you won't have to see *him* anymore, right?" Shi Xin Xin laughed and playfully threatened to hit her.
They teased each other for a while before Xiaomi surrendered. Panting, Xiaomi said, "Phew~ Phew~ Stop!" After a short pause to catch her breath, she continued, "Okay, okay, Xin Xin, no more teasing. I'm out of energy."
Shi Xin Xin, also exhausted, waved her hand and said with a hint of annoyance, "You should have said so earlier! I'm worn out."
Xiaomi gave her two big eye rolls, and they looked at each other and laughed.
Time passed quickly. By six-thirty, Shi Xin Xin and Xiaomi had arrived at Jingzhou Hotel.
They walked into the hotel lobby and didn't see anyone else. Shi Xin Xin hadn't paid attention to where they were supposed to meet. Just as she was about to ask Xiaomi to inquire with the director, she heard someone call her name.