The director specifically drove to Yue Ran and Shi Xinxin's side and instructed them, "Today's scene, you two need to film it well, especially highlighting the first meeting scene and feeling between the male and female leads. You two have worked together before, so you're familiar with each other, and there's no awkwardness. Go for it!"
Yue Ran and Shi Xinxin nodded upon hearing the director's words.
When filming began, Shi Xinxin became incredibly serious, completely devoid of personal emotions, filming with great concentration and professionalism. Today, Shi Xinxin was like a changed person. Yue Ran was genuinely impressed by Shi Xinxin today, finding her presence completely different, as if she were a new person.
Even during intimate scenes, Shi Xinxin showed no resistance and remained professional.
Yue Ran thought Shi Xinxin was finally going to accept her, otherwise, she wouldn't be like this. Yesterday, she was still angry with him because the script had too many intimate moments between the male and female leads, but today she was like this. Yue Ran was secretly delighted.
Soon, the first part of the filming was completed. The director was very pleased and satisfied with their acting skills.
"Yue Ran, Shi Xinxin, you two truly are top-tier actors among the newcomers. Excellent, you've made me very satisfied. I was right not to have misjudged you both."
The agent quickly approached Shi Xinxin, handed her a glass of water, and praised her, "Xinxin, you were amazing today, truly impressive."
"What is it? Am I any different from before? Isn't it all the same?"
"It's different. While you were always serious when filming, you weren't as immersed as you are today. Today, you're so invested in your acting, it's truly remarkable."
Shi Xinxin smiled, "I've just gone through some things and realized that sometimes, to do something perfectly, you must be fully committed. If you're half-hearted, how can you possibly achieve anything?"
After filming wrapped up, Yue Ran found Shi Xinxin, "Xinxin, you were excellent today. I have to admire you."
"No, we were both good."
Shi Xinxin replied politely.
"Xinxin, today's scenes are finished. How about I treat you to a meal? We could find a place to eat and chat."
"No thank you, I appreciate the offer, but I already have plans with someone else today, so I can't go with you. Please find someone else. I'm sorry."
As Shi Xinxin was about to leave, Yue Ran grabbed her hand, "Xinxin, can't you just agree to me this once? It's just a meal, we can chat, just as friends."
Shi Xinxin pulled her hand away from Yue Ran's grasp, "Excuse me, Mr. Yue, but holding me in public might lead to misunderstandings, so it's best if we maintain some distance. I'm sorry, but I have plans today and cannot accompany you for dinner. You should invite someone else. Please understand."
Seeing Shi Xinxin today, Yue Ran felt a sense of unfamiliarity, "Xinxin, what's wrong today? Why do you feel so distant towards me?"
"No, isn't this how it should be between us? There's no sense of closeness or distance. If you have nothing else, I'll be going now. I have an appointment and can't spend more time chatting. If you really want someone to talk to, please find someone else. I don't have much time. I apologize."
However, Yue Ran didn't seem inclined to let Shi Xinxin go. Her agent saw Yue Ran's persistence and, misinterpreting it, looked at Yue Ran with a satisfied expression, "Mr. Yue, our Xinxin has other matters to attend to. If you have nothing else, please don't block our way. Thank you."
Yue Ran simply looked at Shi Xinxin, "Xinxin, do you really have to speak to me in this tone and with this attitude?"
Shi Xinxin looked up at Yue Ran, "Mr. Yue, I don't think there's anything wrong with my tone, or anything bad about it. Besides, isn't this how I usually speak to you? I generally speak to others this way, so I don't feel there's anything inappropriate. I have matters to attend to now. If you have nothing else, please let me pass. If you need someone to chat with, there are plenty of people you can talk to. You can find anyone. And I don't have much time to accompany you right now, so please move aside! I apologize."
Shi Xinxin's attitude today was highly unusual for Yue Ran. He watched Shi Xinxin leave, feeling disheartened. Shi Xinxin today felt like a stranger, as if their relationship was that of strangers, which made Yue Ran very unhappy.
Meanwhile, Liu Jia, having previously served Wang Wansan, was given a supporting role by him. Although she was unhappy about it, she had no other choice. At least she had a role to play.
She decided to just go along with it; having something was better than nothing.
One day, Wang Wansan summoned Liu Jia and instructed her, "Come with me now."
"Manager Wang, where are we going?"
"Don't you have a scene to shoot? Come with me to the set."
Hearing Wang Wansan's words, Liu Jia quickly got ready and followed him to the set. When Liu Jia arrived, they were just filming a scene between the lead actress and the second female lead.
The director was very pleased to see Wang Wansan arrive and quickly approached him, "Manager Wang, what brings you to the set today?"
Wang Wansan looked around and replied, "Nothing much. Isn't the crew still short one actress? I've brought someone for you today."
"I wonder who Manager Wang has brought for me."
Wang Wansan called out to Liu Jia. Upon hearing Wang Wansan's call, Liu Jia stepped forward to the director. The director looked at Liu Jia and seemed somewhat satisfied, "Manager Wang, is this the person you've brought for me?"
"That's right! It's her. Aren't you still short one role? Let her take it for now."
"Alright, Manager Wang. Whatever you say, no problem."
Manager Wang looked at Liu Jia and instructed, "From today onwards, you will film diligently in this crew. If you perform well, I'll give you a slightly better role. For now, stay here and follow the director's arrangements! I'll be leaving now. Remember to come back tonight."
After Wang Wansan left, the director looked at Liu Jia, appearing quite pleased. The woman Wang Wansan brought would naturally not be bad.
"You can watch from the side for now. It's not your turn yet. They'll call you when it is."