Chapter 411: Heard You Got Shelved (16)

Shen Mubai’s first scene took a few NGs before it passed, but for Director Wang, this was already an unexpected surprise.

You have to understand, in the past, Tang Xiaoxing had one scene where she NG’d dozens of times.

The director was so furious that he almost had a stroke.

Now, Director Wang was in a good mood and even looked at Shen Mubai with newfound appreciation.

He chuckled and said to her, “Xiaoxing, you’ve got talent. Keep it up, don’t stop.”

The scriptwriter nearby couldn’t help but twitch their lips.

Director Wang, you didn’t always say that before.

Given Tang Xiaoxing’s character, suddenly improving her acting would be a total break from her usual persona.

But now, Shen Mubai had ingrained in the minds of those around her that she was a woman heartbroken and using a stand-in.

Since Tang Xiaoxing was always portrayed as someone with a “love-struck brain,” as long as they accepted that idea, her character setting could slide through this loophole.

To ensure that Yu Jingchen’s scenes went smoothly, Shen Mubai was really giving her all.

But she also had to maintain a balance; too drastic an improvement would break the character setting entirely.

However, this “average” acting now seemed like it was viewed through a filter by everyone on set.

The only explanation?

Comparing Tang Xiaoxing’s previous acting to her current performance—it was like night and day.

Director Wang was practically over the moon.

When it came time for Shen Mubai and Yu Jingchen’s first scene together, he patted both of them on the shoulder and said, “Xiaoxing, Jingchen, do your best. I believe this drama is going to be a hit.”

Yu Jingchen remained as humble and shy as ever.

Shen Mubai replied, “Director Wang, I’ll work hard.”

Director Wang, now much fonder of her, smiled with his eyes squinting, “Take it slow; we’re not in a hurry.”

The first scene between them was Princess Yinling orchestrating an “accidental” encounter with Immortal Qingsu, after which she falls in love with him at first sight.

Yu Jingchen, with his pure and innocent deer-like eyes, looked over at her, a light blush rising on his cheeks.

His long, curled eyelashes trembled slightly as he softly said, “Sister Xiaoxing, you look really beautiful in this outfit.”

Shen Mubai scratched her head and complimented back, “You look great in that white outfit too.”

Yu Jingchen shyly lowered his lashes and bit his lower lip, “Really?”

Shen Mubai, in her usual casual manner, said, “Of course! You’re naturally handsome, and you’ve brought Immortal Qingsu to life with your acting. I was completely mesmerized.”

Yu Jingchen blushed even more and smiled shyly, like a pure white lotus.

“Sister Xiaoxing, you look really good too.”

He moved his lips, muttering something she couldn’t quite catch.

Shen Mubai asked him to repeat it.

Yu Jingchen shook his head and softly replied, “Nothing, Sister Xiaoxing.”

Yu Jingchen seemed like he was born for this role.

One moment, he maintained that shy and inexperienced demeanor, but in the next, it was like he transformed into a completely different person.

The cold aura around him was so intimidating that it kept people at a distance, and his icy gaze sent a chill down one’s spine.

Shen Mubai marveled at the transformation, quickly adjusted her facial expression, and delivered her line with a playful smile, “So, you’re the legendary, heartless Immortal Qingsu?”

Dressed in a pink gown amidst blooming peach blossoms, her every smile and glance was captivating; her mischievous and lively eyes seemed to speak.

The man in white, with his cold and aloof demeanor, looked at her with an expression of untouchable authority.

His icy gaze met hers as he replied, “Could you please step aside?”

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