Filming proceeded exceptionally smoothly.
After all, it was a drama centered around the female lead. With Xia Weiliang's consistent performance, everyone from Shang Rongrong to Director Liu and the other cast members felt reassured.
Shang Rongrong visited the set almost daily. Seeing Xia Weiliang fully immersed in her role, she quietly discussed something with Director Liu.
"A kiss scene?"
Xia Weiliang hadn't expected the kiss scene to be scheduled so soon.
Director Liu said, "You two young people have such great chemistry right now. Watching you through the lens makes me want to fall in love!"
Seeing his kindly smile, she suspected there was more to his words.
However, as a professional actress, kissing scenes were part of the plot and her job. Xia Weiliang naturally wouldn't be fussy about it and readily agreed, "Sure! No problem!"
Su Yuxi glanced at her and smiled, "I have no problem either."
"Great!"
Director Liu clapped his hands and seized the momentum, "We'll have eight cameras focusing on you. This kiss scene is the best way to showcase the elevation of your relationship! It needs to be a real kiss!"
This time, Xia Weiliang was a bit taken aback.
She didn't have much experience with this. Before, they had always used camera angles to simulate kisses, and there had only been one such instance.
It wasn't just her; Su Yuxi seemed even more particular at the time. His agent had been monitoring the entire process, afraid of any accidental lip contact, as if she were contagious!
But if they were to actually kiss...
She looked at Su Yuxi, who happened to be looking at her, awaiting her answer, out of respect for the actress.
The more he acted this way, the less Xia Weiliang felt she could back down. So, she patted her chest and declared, "I have no problem!"
Su Yuxi continued to gaze at her, a flicker of other emotions in his eyes. "I have no problem either."
"Wonderful! That's fantastic!"
Liu Yiyi was overjoyed.
It wasn't that Director Liu was so easily excited by actors filming kiss scenes. It was because Xia Weiliang was no ordinary actress; she was the film emperor's girlfriend!
Even if it were someone else, given Liu Yiyi's temperament, the drama always came first!
But regarding Xiao Yi...
In a word, she truly couldn't afford to offend him!
Fortunately, Xia Weiliang had personally agreed, so there were no issues! Even if Director Liu had a falling out, he would dare to confront the film emperor!
Upon hearing this, Shang Rongrong made arrangements immediately, and the scene was scheduled for that afternoon.
"Do we need to… rush this much?"
Xia Weiliang was still a little nervous.
It wasn't because she was shy, but rather… she feared her lack of experience would result in a less-than-perfect kiss!
Su Yuxi had experience in this area. A kiss scene from his previous project with the female lead had gone viral, with GIFs flying everywhere. He kissed with such passion!
Compared to him, her meager experience was hardly enough to impress. What if she was outdone? Wouldn't Xia Weiliang lose face?! Su Dan Novel Network
As she nervously prepared, looking up clips of viral kiss scenes, the news of her upcoming kiss scene reached the film emperor.
*Slap—*
The knife and fork in his hand were dropped onto the plate.
Da Yang was still laughing but was startled and also put down his cutlery, sitting opposite obediently.
Yan Zhi shot him a helpless glance, truly disappointed.
He had almost broken his foot kicking Da Yang under the table just now, but the man acted as if his brain had been left behind, still chattering about Xia Weiliang filming a kiss scene!
Had he not noticed the boss's darkening face? Wasn't it artistic enough or clearly evident enough?!
Did he need a microscope to see it?!
Only then did Da Yang realize he had made an irreparable mistake. He swallowed hard, looking at the steak on his plate, "Uh… I'm full."
"I… Ah! We're out of gas, I'll go refuel!" He quietly stood up and bolted.
Yan Zhi: "..."
Damn it, the kid was quick-witted at a time like this!
Xiao Yi's emotions were visibly shifting. Although he was restraining himself, his eyes, which seemed to want to stab someone, were sharp and ostentatious.
Yan Zhi chuckled and cautiously said, "Brother Yi, you've read this script too. There is indeed… a kiss scene. But don't worry, it's only about four or five scenes… or maybe five or six… or perhaps seven or eight…"
He couldn't bring himself to say more.
In fact, this drama had quite a few kiss scenes.
Yan Zhi had counted them at the time; one hand wouldn't be enough.
But he dared not say that now, so he picked out the less significant details. "Niang Niang is an actress, and actors should have basic professional qualities, like… like kiss scenes and bed scenes…"
Xiao Yi's brow furrowed.
Yes, there were also bed scenes.
As a peer, he understood the importance of professionalism in filming. He himself had filmed similar scenes out of plot necessity.
He understood everything, but the thought of Xia Weiliang filming them made him feel uneasy all over!
He couldn't pinpoint what felt wrong, but he felt the urge to stretch his muscles and get his blood flowing…
Yan Zhi continued to speak, afraid the film emperor would lose control and affect the normal filming.
Earlier, Lian Jun had also mentioned this matter, asking him to keep an eye on Xiao Yi and absolutely not let him go to the other crew's set. Lian Jun couldn't afford to lose face again!