Director Martin was well-informed about the Chinese culture. He could tell that Ning Xi's method of brewing tea was rather professional.
It was supposed to be a common scene, but Ning Xi's tea brewing movements carried artistic and classical nuances as well as demonstrating the clash of both Western and Eastern cultures. This was what Martin was hoping for!
Even though the scene was going way over time, Martin did not yell "Cut". Instead, he made the cameraman continue and was not going to omit any scenes out from this footage.
"Xi, you're doing really great!"
The director went up to hug Ning Xi after the scene, his praises sounding more genuine this time around.
"Have you learned how to brew tea before?"
Ning Xi was thrilled that she was recognized by an international director like Martin. "A little, but I'm not really an expert at it. It's acceptable enough to be on camera only, I suppose."