Translated by Eve
Edited by Serefina, Sora, Juurensha
The new EP progressed step by step. At the same time, the date for the cast and production crew to begin shooting arrived. Huo Ke dragged Sui Yuan to the production team ahead of time under Eason's cold gaze. After all, these two people were newbie actors. They had to be especially prudent and careful.
Although Huo Ke did not have particularly good people skills in his last life, he had spent a lot of time in these circles and was thus well-versed in how to interact with other people. It was extremely easy for him to integrate himself into other social groups. Therefore, the seniors did not deliberately give the two people a hard time. After all, they didn't get in anybody's way and Director Zheng Bin, who would never turn a blind eye to something he disliked, highly disapproved of arrogance.
Only, although n.o.body deliberately made things difficult for them, that didn't mean that there wasn't any contempt. As newbie actors who only came running into the acting industry after a mediocre performance in the music industry, the treatment they received would not be as good as the treatment given to the actors. No matter if it was their makeup, costume order, or the general treatment, theirs would be second cla.s.s. There would be no a.s.sistant who followed after them. Their seating, their water, and so forth—everything would have to be done by themselves. Luckily, Huo Ke had long since been prepared for this. As for Sui Yuan… he didn't know about this at all.
Since their roles were different, their co-actors were naturally different as well. The role that Huo Ke had gotten, Hao Yuan, only acted together with Le Sen, who played the leading role, at the very end for a short scene. As for Sui Yuan, who played the childlike brother, practically all of his scenes involved Le Sen.
When he recalled the original plot, Sui Yuan couldn't help but sweep a glance at the ignorant Huo Ke. He inwardly apologized to the other man—this time was probably a lost cause…you guys can cultivate your feelings during the next time you cooperate….
Huo Ke glanced at Sui Yuan, baffled. He stared blankly when he met the other's remorseful look.
"Yue Minghui—the actor playing Yue Minghui, begin makeup!" A call came from inside the dressing room. Sui Yuan hastily stood up and entered, deciding that he might as well learn how to put on makeup.
In order to emphasize Yue Minghui's purity, no matter if it was his makeup or his outfits, the vast majority them were pure white. Fortunately, Sui Yuan's skin was also pale enough, so the clothes suited him very well. In addition, at the director's bequest, he revealed a frail and vacant expression. He simply looked like an angel that had fallen to Earth by mistake.
When Sui Yuan left the dressing room, the entire place fell silent. Everyone couldn't help but stop talking– even quietening their breaths, as if they were afraid of scaring him.
Zheng Bin's eyes lit up as he turned Sui Yuan around. He repeated the word 'good' several times and praised Sui Yuan's makeup artist, "Your technique has gotten even better!"
"You're praising the wrong person!" The makeup artist had obviously worked with Zheng Bin a few times before. His tone was of someone who was familiar with the other man. He looked at Sui Yuan, a bit moved, "Li Kun's foundation is good. I didn't have to put much makeup on him at all."
"Then that just means that Le Sen's and my eye for people are good!" Zheng Bin laughed, sweeping a glance at Le Sen, who seemed to be lost in thought after seeing Sui Yuan.
As long as the camera lens weren't too rotten, then even if his scenes weren't plenty, Zheng Bin imagined that Sui Yuan would become the highlight of this production—even if he didn't say anything, even if he didn't do anything and only stood there, he would become the focal point in everyone's eyes. He would easily attract everyone's gaze.
"Have you ever studied how to find the camera, or how to move?" Zheng Bin subconsciously softened his voice, asking him in a friendly tone.
Sui Yuan shyly smiled, "I studied a little from a book, but I've never tried it in practice.…"
Zheng Bin nodded, not at all disappointed. He turned his head to look at the surrounding actors that did not have any scenes to take at the moment, planning to help Sui Yuan find a teacher to teach him on the spot. Before he could even open his mouth, Le Sen unexpectedly took the initiative to volunteer, "Director Zheng, I'm free. It's just the right timing for us to cultivate our tacit understanding. After all, we share quite a few of scenes."
"Good, good, good—this is really appropriate!" If Le Sen hasn't taken the initiative to speak, then Zheng Bin would not force him to help. After all, the other party's worth and status were both too high; he could not order Le Sen about as he wishes. Only, since he had spoken, Zheng Bin felt like he had won the lottery. Naturally, he repeatedly said words of agreement and impatiently handed Sui Yuan over.
Sui Yuan was pushed to Le Sen's side. He raised his head to glance at the other, then turned to look at Huo Ke who was looking at this scene from amongst the crowd of people coldly. He suddenly saw the light, "Le Sen Ge, can you also teach Ah Ke Ge? It's also his first time shooting a movie. He's as good as me…"
Le Sen stared at him blankly. He hadn't expected that Sui Yuan would say such words at all. He couldn't help but look at him strangely, making Sui Yuan look a bit frightened, "If it's not convenient… then forget it…."
"It's fine," Le Sen's appearance softened a lot, and he gently smiled while nodding. He faced Huo Ke, who had been waiting anxiously the whole time and indicated for him to come over.
Huo Ke also never thought that Le Sen would call him over. He quickly walked towards them, baffled.
"Li Kun said that it's your first time shooting a television series, and asked me to give you a few pointers," Le Sen smiled slightly and nodded towards him, "Is that fine?"
"Of course! Many thanks for your advice!" Huo Ke nodded at once and looked at Sui Yuan with a complicated gaze, looking just like Le Sen just now.
Sui Yuan pulled at the hem of his jacket a bit helplessly and used his white lotus ability to the max. He tilted his head, innocently, "What's wrong with you guys? You're both looking at me weirdly…."