noveldepot Chapter 4 The Confidence and Composure of the Older Generation
Chapter 4 The Confidence and Composure of the Older Generation
"What nonsense are you talking about? How could you have such thoughts about me! I never thought you were this kind of person!" Tian Xiwei said with a hint of coquettishness in her voice.
Xu An was slightly taken aback.
"I'm saying you'll definitely come to Hengdian to film in the future, and you'll be so tired of filming that you'll want to throw up!"
"It's your fault for not explaining things clearly. I thought you had other ideas about me. You can't let our friendship turn sour!"
"Don't worry, even if you change, I won't. I have no interest in children!"
"!!!"
Tian Xiwei's eyes widened instantly, her expression changed drastically, and she even clenched her fists.
She first glanced down at herself, then puffed out her chest and shouted angrily:
"You're the kid! I'm a grown man!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Tian Xiwei felt something was off. Was it a bit unladylike?
She pursed her lips, her expression becoming somewhat awkward: "Um, did you hear anything strange just now?"
"I heard you say you're not a child."
"Okay, yes, yes, okay, I'll talk to you later, I have to go now."
After saying that, Tian Xiwei hurriedly hung up the phone, her two round eyes darting around.
Be a lady, Tian Xiwei, you absolutely must remain a lady and not expose yourself!
Xu An held the phone, his face already displaying the expression of an elderly person on the subway.
What! What! What!
What is this?!
If you are deceived by Tian Xiwei's sweet appearance, you're in deep trouble.
At this time, Tian Xiwei was a complete delinquent.
Fortunately, Xu An didn't take the matter to heart; he was considering the feasibility of what happened with Assistant Director Lu.
Taking extras to film multiple projects at once is no small matter; you have to find a way to do it without anyone noticing.
The real challenge is figuring out how to keep the extras from talking out of it.
These people are all incredibly loose-lipped; it was they who spread the story about Liu Kaiwei reading the script in the dark next door.
Although this matter should be the responsibility of Assistant Director Lu, Xu An also needs to think about it carefully, and he might even need to come up with a solution.
Otherwise, if something goes wrong, he'll be the one to take the blame.
As he was thinking, Xu An actually started to fall asleep, and the singing from Liu Da Sha Ge next door didn't disturb his sleep at all.
Early the next morning.
Xu An had already changed into his uniform and was on duty.
Today's scene is between Lam Tsz-tsung and Chan Ho-ming, and it requires quite a few extras to fill in.
These people don't need to do anything; doing nothing is their greatest contribution.
It would be so much fun to see Benny Chan and Lam Chi-chung act out their back-and-forth banter.
Only after the scene ended did Xu An leisurely walk to the spot where the two had just filmed.
At this moment, two orbs of light appeared here. Xu An didn't have much hope, since he could tell from the two people's acting just now that they wouldn't drop anything good.
[Assembly Line Dialogue +1]
[Composed Aura +1]
"???"
Xu An was somewhat bewildered by the composed aura before him.
Who leaked this information?
Something is wrong!
He reasonably suspected that both of them were very relaxed, and that this kind of play was a piece of cake for them, and they could complete the task without any effort.
Is this the composure of the older generation of performing artists?
Pick up the light orb.
Xu An calmed down, and even the matter of filming multiple projects at once was not so important to him. He exuded a calm and composed aura.
Great attributes!
About ten minutes later, the next scene was about to begin.
Xu An retreated without making a sound. After each scene ended, he had already gained a lot of attribute points.
[Composed Aura +1]
[Assembly Line Dialogue +1]
Constitution +1
[Physical coordination +1]
【…】
There were good and bad aspects, and Xu An accepted them all.
Although these two have very poor acting skills, they still have quite a few bright spots!
noon.
Xu An was having dinner with a group of extras, and two of them were talking about what happened to the film crew next door yesterday.
The focus even gradually shifted from Liu Kaiwei to his wife.
In their words, Liu Kaiwei's wife is very radiant.
The gossip about these big stars is undoubtedly the best way for extras to relax.
"Xu An, someone is calling you."
It was the same stagehand from yesterday, but Xu An now knew who was calling him.
Assistant Director Lu!
"Coming right away, wait until I finish this meal."
It wasn't that Xu An was greedy for this job; he just wanted to use this time to think about how to deal with Assistant Director Lu.
A higher-ranking official can crush you.
Even those who are reborn must walk on thin ice, and they don't know if they will ever reach the other side in this lifetime!
Not long after.
The stagehand led Xu An to a room and then left.
Only Xu An and Assistant Director Lu remained on set.
The midday sun streamed in unobstructed through the high windows, illuminating every detail in the room.
Assistant Director Lu sat in the center of this incandescent light, in an old director's chair.
The light fell on him, but instead of brightening him, it created a strange, stark contrast.
His eyes were narrowed, not because they were glaring, but more like a long-standing, habitual scrutinizing posture. His gaze was hidden in the deep shadow cast by his brow bone, making him appear very gloomy.
Damn it, that old bastard!
"Director Lu, you called me."
"Yes, things have stabilized here. I plan to take you to the other side the day after tomorrow."
He didn't say where he was going, but Xu An knew perfectly well that he was going to film a movie, and he hadn't told the extras about it yet.
At this moment, he called Xu An over, and it was obvious what he was up to.
He definitely wants Xu An to help him solve the problem, so he'll avoid showing his face if possible.
He's just a stand-in, yet he wants Xu An to do such a big thing for him. It's like sending a little demon to capture Tang Sanzang.
……I?
"Director Lu, I..."
"I know you're having a hard time. You could treat these people to dinner tonight and subtly hint at my intentions. Of course, don't involve me in this afterward."
His words made Xu An think of not taking initiative, not refusing, and even not taking responsibility.
How is this any different from being a scumbag?
"I believe in your abilities. If you get things done, everything else will be fine."
No wonder he's an assistant director in charge of managing actors; his ability to praise people and make grand promises is truly impressive.
Whether it's useful or not, it's never a loss for him to say it.
After a moment of silence, Xu An looked up and met the other person's gloomy gaze.
"Director Lu, could you move back a little?"
"What do you mean?"
"The light above your head is a bit loose; this position isn't very safe."
Xu Anshun made up some nonsense, but to his surprise, Assistant Director Lu actually took it seriously. He quickly got up and moved his chair back a bit.
As soon as he moved back, Xu An quickly picked up three even more dazzling orbs of light from the spot where Assistant Director Lu had been standing.
[Gloomy expression +3]
[Sharp Eyes +3]
[Physical coordination +2]
Although somewhat surprised, Xu An absorbed all of these attributes at once.
I never expected that assistant directors could also get amazing attributes. So it turns out that you can get amazing attributes not only on the film set, but the film set is just a better place to pick up attributes.
Without a doubt, Assistant Director Lu, that cunning old fox, is also a "veteran actor"!