Chapter 88: What a Black-Hearted Man
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Scene 3 Take 4 began, and just as Meng Zhaoyi was about to slap Yao Yue, Huo Yunshen shouted, "Cut!"
Huang Guoqiang looked at Huo Yunshen, appearing confused. "What's wrong, Mr. Huo?"
Huo Yunshen pointed at the script and said, "There was no slapping scene in the script, what's happening here?"
Huang Guoqiang thought Huo Yunshen was only being strict and quickly explained that it was an improvisation thought of by Xu Xinrou.
"Since the newcomer doesn't understand how to play the scene, why don't we swap Yao Yue's and Meng Zhaoyi's characters. You know, let the experienced show the noob how it should be done."
"…" Xu Xinrou looked at Huo Yunshen, unable to believe what she'd just heard. Why would he want to trouble her that much?
What does Huo Yunshen want me to do by swapping spots?
Xu Xiyan thought to herself. What's supposed to get taught? How to get slapped?
"…" Xu Xinrou opened her eyes wide, shocked by what he was trying to do.
Is he giving Xu Xiyan the chance to hit me back?
Huang Guoqiang agreed to Huo Yunshen's idea wholeheartedly and asked Xu Xinrou and Xu Xiyan to swap places for the fifth take.
Xu Xiyan had already memorized the script like the back of her house. After Wei Pinting had refused to dance for Meng Zhaoyi, Meng Zhaoyi's beautiful face turned ugly and filled with jealousy and hatred.
Meng Zhaoyi's eyes were as sharp as needles. "Yao Yue! Slap her!" she shouted.
Yao Yue kneeled down and asked Meng Zhaoyi to forgive Wei Pinting's rudeness. Meng Pinting had never thought that her personal maid would disobey her and grew angrier.
Xu Xiyan, in her new role, stood up and slapped Xu Xinrou as Yao Yue right away. "You worthless piece of trash! How dare you disobey me!"
Xu Xinrou almost fell over from the slap. After she'd steadied herself, a clear mark could be seen on her face.
Xu Xiyan did not show mercy. She slapped Xu Xinrou as hard as Xu Xinrou had slapped her.
Probably even harder.
Good!
That felt really good! I hope I get to do it again!
Xu Xiyan had shown how her "Meng Zhaoyi" could turn from a goddess into a demon in an instant. The way she'd played the lady was way more vicious than Xu Xinrou's acting.
Everyone was stunned by Xu Xiyan's spectacular performance.
In contrast, Xu Xinrou did not show any talent as an actress when she was playing the maid.
A wise man once said, "The character is what makes the actor."
Huang Guoqiang was surprised by Xu Xiyan's acting. He'd never thought that the actress who'd played the inconspicuous maid could take on the second female lead role.
The viciousness and aggressiveness in Xu Xiyan's expression were scarily on point.
She definitely has the talent, Huang Guoqiang thought.
Xu Xinrou held her face after being slapped by Xu Xiyan and said, "I'm sorry! It won't happen again!"
Just as Xu Xiyan was about to continue, Huo Yunshen shouted, "Cut!"
Everyone on the set began to sweat. What now?!
"Again! That slap just didn't quite feel real enough," Huo Yunshen said, scratching his chin.
Xu Xinrou's jaw dropped.
Mr. Huo, that was a real slap! Check my face!
Xu Xiyan finally noticed how black-hearted Huo Yunshen was being for her. He was helping her to get her revenge without letting anyone know.
She began to silently praise Huo Yunshen's high intellect and willingness to help her in this way.
Chapter 89: It’s So Satisfying!
Editor: Larbre Studio
Huo Yunshen had no qualms about avenging Xu Xiyan since the relationship between the two sisters was not good.
Whenever the boss Huo Yunshen demanded a retake, they would obey and do so.
Huang Guoqiang yelled "Action!" for the sixth time.
Slap! Xu Xiyan's eyes filled with hatred as she delivered another slap. It felt so good and satisfying to slap Xu Xinrou!
Five years ago, Xu Xinrou and Chu Yuhe had betrayed her. Xu Xiyan remembered everything they had done to her and gave it all back in those slaps.
Xu Xinrou, this is the price you pay for bullying me!
They took the seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth takes. Xu Xiyan had returned a total of six hard slaps to her.
Xu Xinrou had slapped Xu Xiyan twice, and she returned thrice the number of slaps to Xu Xinrou.
Xu Xinrou's cheeks were already swollen like sponge cake. Everyone on the set was stunned.
They were all confused. They had never seen the boss bully an actor this way before. What was wrong with him?
Xu Xinrou was an actress from Juxing Entertainment. Wasn't Juxing a sister company of Yunhai Entertainment?
Huo Yunshen let out a sigh and finally said, "Okay, that's enough. That was a good demonstration. But I still think there's no need for the slapping scene. It's pointless."
Huang Guoqiang wiped the sweat off his brow and forced an amiable smile. "You're right, President Huo, this scene is not necessary."
Huo Yunshen was careful not to overdo it and burn bridges for his woman's sake. We'll see if Xu Xinrou dares to hit Xu Xiyan again tomorrow.
"Very well, please carry on. I'll be leaving now." Huo Yunshen took the script with him. "I'll take this with me."
"Yes, yes, please feel free!" He can have as many copies as he wants!
Huang Guoqiang personally walked Huo Yunshen to the exit and took the chance to make a request of him.
"President Huo, I was wondering if you have time to help compose a theme song in the traditional Chinese style for this drama?"
Huang Guoqiang had always wanted to meet Huo Yunshen personally and ask him to compose a theme song. If the song was composed by Huo Yunshen, it would become a classic hit just like his other works.
"Since when was I considered capable at composing music?" Huo Yunshen replied with a slight smile.
"President Huo, you're being too modest. The world doesn't know, but I've heard from the industry insiders that "Ni Yun" is your alias, and that your works have always topped the charts."
Huang Guoqiang did not hesitate to beg him for a song because he had put a lot of effort into this film. He wanted to make a high quality and elegant Chinese historical palace drama, and it was necessary to ensure that every aspect of the shoot and post-production were sophisticated and impeccable.
In reality, not many people knew that "Ni Yun" was Huo Yunshen's alias when he was a musician. Music began as a hobby for him, and he would only compose when he wanted to.
However, his works had unexpectedly attracted a group of loyal listeners and Huang Guoqiang was one of them. He had inquired about "Ni Yun" for a long time and finally found out that he was Huo Yunshen.
Now his identity had been revealed, it was pointless to deny it any further. Huo Yunshen replied reluctantly, "I'll see what I can do."
Huang Guoqiang was overjoyed. "I'll take that as a yes, President Huo!"
After seeing Huo Yunshen off, Huang Guoqiang returned to the set. Xu Xinrou's face was so swollen that he decided not to shoot any more of her scenes.
"Xinrou, you should go rest. We'll shoot other scenes with the lead actors first."
Xu Xiyan was in a very good mood after getting her revenge. She bounded cheerfully towards Huang Guoqiang and asked, "Director Huang, do I have to shoot any more scenes today?"
Huang Guoqiang had succeeded in getting Huo Yunshen to compose a theme song and he was in a good mood, too. "You can go back and rest as well. We'll call you tomorrow."
"All right then, I'm off."
Xu Xiyan left the set happily, but on the way out she was intercepted by Xu Xinrou and Wen Li.
Xu Xinrou resented that she could not tear Xu Xiyan to pieces on the spot. She grabbed Xu Xiyan's wrist and said, "Are you satisfied? Happy now?"
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