"Weiwei jie!"
Nuomi's small face was flushed with anxiety. No matter how unpopular her Weiwei jie was, she was still a recognized figure in the entertainment industry and the third female lead in this movie! She certainly didn't deserve to share a room with the makeup and costume assistants!
If this wasn't deliberate targeting, what was it!
After registering, the staff handed her a room card without any further explanation and walked away.
Not far away, Yao Qian sneered triumphantly.
A celebrity?
Did she really think she was a big star?
Nuomi was indignant. "Weiwei jie, they're clearly bullying us! Let's go find Director Zhou to reason with them. We came to film his movie, and they can't even arrange a room for us, allowing their subordinates to bully us like this!"
"No matter how much they bully me, it's only for these two or three days. And as a newcomer, I want to compete on acting and skill, not on the treatment I get in the crew."
Seeing Nuomi still pouting, she smiled and said, "In other words, if I had the skill and fame, like... Xiao Yi, do you think they would dare to treat me like this?"
Nuomi honestly shook her head. "No."
"So, in the end, it's still my skill that's not enough! Instead of wasting my energy on these trivial matters, I'd rather find ways to improve myself!"
At that time, she could discipline her disobedient son however she pleased!
Let them know that Daddy is always Daddy!
Nuomi felt like crying again.
"Weiwei jie, you've really changed. You're so much better now... but for some reason, it makes me feel so heartachey too~"
"Alright, little girl, save your tears for happy tears later! Come help me pack my things first."
Xia Weiliang found her room and took out her room card to open the door.
The room wasn't large, much like a dorm room back in school. It was square, with a simple desk and chairs. Of the three bunk beds, only the top bunk by the door was left. The soundproofing on this floor wasn't great, suggesting the nights wouldn't be very peaceful.
Xia Weiliang didn't mind, taking out her toiletries and placing them in the bathroom.
While she was busy, Nuomi took out her phone, took a picture of the room, then a side profile of Xia Weiliang standing in the cramped bathroom, and quietly hit send...
The filming conditions for "Rekindled" were arduous, but no one dared to complain, unless they never wanted to work with Director Zhou again. With Director Zhou in charge, the filming progress was proceeding in an orderly fashion.
Xia Weiliang's scenes were few. When she wasn't being filmed, she would proactively go to Director Zhou's side. She wouldn't disturb him, but would squat nearby and watch the monitor.
She paid particular attention to the scenes with the veteran actors, observing every single one without missing a beat, her attitude even more rigorous and serious than Director Zhou's. Su Dan Novel Network.
At first, Director Zhou didn't pay much attention to her. But gradually, the small stool she sat on got closer and closer, until she eventually moved a stool right next to him and sat down!
Director Zhou turned his head and glanced at the young girl beside him.
"Trying to usurp my position?"
Xia Weiliang froze and quickly waved her hands. "No, no, no, Director, you misunderstand. Usurping your position is absolutely impossible! I just want to stay by your side to watch and learn more, to be influenced, and to cultivate my acting skills."
Director Zhou held his thermos and chuckled twice. "What, didn't he teach you?"
Him?
Which him?
Did Director Zhou also know that Su Yuqi was giving her acting lessons?
So, Xia Weiliang nodded earnestly. "He did, he did! He taught me very well!"
When Director Zhou heard this, he laughed. "Oh, he dared to start carving even you, a piece of hard wood?"
Xia Weiliang was displeased. "Director Zhou, that's a bit biased. What's wrong with my wood? He enjoyed carving me, and even praised me for my high comprehension and spirit!"
Director Zhou became interested. "Did he really say that?"
Xia Weiliang said righteously, "Is there any reason for that not to be true?"
Across from them, Shang Rongrong sat on a resting chair, holding her script. Assistant Xiao Zhao whispered, "Sister Rong, look how happily Director Zhou is chatting with Xia Weiliang!"
Shang Rongrong glanced over, then withdrew her gaze. "Stay out of things that don't concern us."
"Okay."
Having reached her current status, Shang Rongrong had her own set of principles for dealing with matters.
On the other side, Yuan Ting watched them with jealousy and said sarcastically, "She's only been on set for two days and she's already sticking to Director Zhou every day! This Xia Weiliang is really not simple!"
Her assistant chimed in, "Hmph, everyone knows she got into the crew by borrowing the movie star's influence! Otherwise, how could she get a role in Director Zhou's movie with her capabilities? I heard this role was originally Sister Hong's, and she snatched it away!"
Yuan Ting glanced at her assistant and said unhurriedly, "You can't just speak carelessly; you need evidence."
The assistant understood immediately. "Sister Ting, don't worry!"
There was a commotion ahead, and someone faintly heard someone say, "Brother Yi is here."
Yuan Ting's spirits immediately lifted. "Quick, check my makeup!"
The assistant quickly flattered her. "Sister Ting is naturally beautiful; she looks good whether she's wearing makeup or not!"
Yuan Ting smiled with satisfaction and, seeing the person walking towards them, got up to greet him.
"Brother Yi..."
As soon as the words left her lips, she saw Xiao Yi walk past her directly towards Director Zhou.
Yuan Ting froze on the spot, forced a smile, and instinctively raised her hand to smooth her hair before turning back.
After sitting down, she was so angry she threw her script.
The assistant quickly picked it up and reminded her, "Sister Ting, so many people are watching..."
Yuan Ting leaned back against the chair, sulking.
When Xiao Yi reached this area, he immediately saw the young girl sitting next to Director Zhou.
She sat properly on her small stool, a notebook on her lap, watching the monitor with an expression even more serious than Director Zhou's.
A faint smile flickered in his eyes, and he walked straight over. "Director Zhou."
"Oh, it's Xiao Yi."
Director Zhou looked up to greet him. Xia Weiliang also looked up and gave him a filial smile. "Hello, Teacher Xiao."
Director Zhou said, "You have a scene with Brother Chen later. Prepare well. Brother Chen's acting is not something just anyone can handle!"
"Mm."
Xia Weiliang, being observant, stood up and said, "Director Zhou, I'll be going now. You two chat."
Glancing at her retreating back, Xiao Yi slowly turned his head and asked, "Is she doing okay?"
Director Zhou pushed down his glasses, the lenses refracting a sharp gleam.
"Worried? If you're worried, why don't you take her by your side and teach her yourself!"
His dark eyes showed a flicker of emotion, but he quickly suppressed it. "I'm at ease leaving her with Director Zhou."
Director Zhou looked at him with a half-smile. "Tsk tsk, Xiao Yi, this isn't easy!"
Xiao Yi simply lowered his gaze, revealing no hint of emotion.
Having gained a lot today, Xia Weiliang packed her notebook and looked around for Nuomi.
Someone pointed towards the west gate of the base. "She's over there talking to someone."
"Oh."
Xia Weiliang, with her backpack on and hands in her pockets, strolled over.
To her surprise, the person standing opposite Nuomi was Yan Zhi!
"Boohoo... my Weiwei jie is so pitiful! Even if she's not that popular, she's still a female celebrity! Squeezing into a six-person room with the makeup artist and costume assistant, this is clearly bullying her!"
"This is too much, isn't it?"
Yan Zhi frowned, also looking angry. "Does Director Zhou know about this?"
Little Nuomi shook her head. "Weiwei jie asked me not to say."
Yan Zhi slapped his forehead. "No, I need to calm down for a moment!"
Little Nuomi wore a sad expression, pouting her lips aggrievedly. "You saw the photos, right? It's not that our Wei jie has to enjoy the best treatment, but this blatant targeting is excessive!"
Just then, Xia Weiliang walked over. "Brother Zhi! Want to grab a meal together?"
Yan Zhi turned his head and saw the refreshing female celebrity walking over. Her slender and well-proportioned figure, dressed in a tracksuit, looked exceptionally good.
Seeing her, he spoke with a tone of "disappointment in unfulfilled potential." "Niang Niang, you've experienced so much, yet you're being bullied to your doorstep without a word! Where did your past assertiveness go? Why be polite with them? Act up! Act up to the max!"
Xia Weiliang: "?"
Uh... did her past impression on the public seem so down-to-earth and profound?