In Xia Wei Liang’s impression, her acting skills were still at the stage of the ancient idol drama "The Palace Lord is Causing Trouble," where she co-starred with Su Yu Xi.
Though she had been studying diligently over this long period, she was still unsure of the results.
Especially for the first scene, which had no dialogue, relying entirely on expressions and body language to convey the character’s inner turmoil!
She could tell that Director Liu intended to make her shine!
Perhaps it was due to extreme nervousness, but as soon as action was called, Xia Wei Liang raised her hand to signal a pause.
“What is it?” Director Liu’s voice, amplified through the loudspeaker, hinted at an impending outburst.
“Apologies, Director Liu, and my apologies to everyone, but I need to use the restroom.”
She bowed repeatedly in apology and then hurried to the restroom.
Everyone understood her nervousness; it was the first scene, and it was quite understandable.
Zhang Miao Miao was frantic, pacing back and forth. When an assistant offered her water, she kept muttering, “No, Wei Wei Jie is too nervous. What can I do to help her relax?”
On the other side, the person who had been sitting on a chair stood up.
Exiting the restroom within the teaching building, Xia Wei Liang patted her cheeks, telling herself that she had been scolded before, so there was nothing to fear!
“Hey.”
As she passed someone, the person directly called out to her.
Xia Wei Liang turned her head, “Xiao Xi?”
When they were alone, she called Xi En very casually, so casually that she could call him whatever she wanted, her address as free-spirited and wild as she pleased.
“Are you afraid?”
Xia Wei Liang froze, avoiding his gaze, “…I am not.”
Xi En leaned against the wall, his half-closed eyes fixed on her, “But Sheng Guan Qiu was never afraid.”
Xia Wei Liang’s gaze snapped up.
“Sheng Guan Qiu might make mistakes, but she never regrets.”
He turned and walked back nonchalantly, “That is the biggest difference between her and you. She is evil, but she is also brave.”
Xia Wei Liang stood rooted to the spot, dazed, before finally moving to walk back.
She took a long time to return, and everyone was growing impatient. The cinematographer and lighting crew were quite vocal, and if not for her usual politeness towards everyone, they would have been shooting daggers at her by now.
Director Liu, with a dark expression, said nothing, but his look clearly conveyed: I’ll see what else you plan to do. Can’t film it well? Well, you’re dead.
But to everyone’s surprise, Xia Wei Liang walked back with her hands in her skirt pockets, her gaze cold and indifferent, not even glancing their way.
Everyone was taken aback at first, and then their chests filled with anger.
What was this, had Sleeping Beauty awakened? Realizing she was a star, and now exhibiting star behavior?
Xia Wei Liang stood in front of Zhang Miao Miao, her gaze dismissive and mocking.
Zhang Miao Miao stared at her blankly, then suddenly realized, “Wei Wei Jie, she couldn’t have… found out?!”
Oh no! Please don’t!
The scene on the monitor showed the female lead subconsciously taking a step back, staring at the girl in front of her in a daze.
And Guan Sheng Qiu stared at her mockingly. The more she feared, the closer Guan Sheng Qiu would step!
Director Liu tossed the cigarette from his mouth into a trash can, “Prepare to shoot!”
Xia Wei Liang had forgotten when the director called action. All she remembered was that, at that moment, she intensely hated Tai Ling!
Hating her naivety, hating her purity like a blank sheet of paper, hating that she could gain his attention…
Heh, wouldn't it be wonderful if this woman didn’t exist in this world?
Time seemed to stand still.
Gradually, she heard a cry, a cry filled with terror and grievance.
Xia Wei Liang felt a moment of disorientation. Who was crying?
She blinked and suddenly became clear. It was Zhang Miao Miao crying.
Guo Guo was comforting her artist, “Miao Miao Jie, please don’t cry. We’re filming! Sheng Guan Qiu is the one who dislikes you; Wei Wei Jie likes you very much!”
“Really?”
Zhang Miao Miao knew her behavior was incredibly foolish, but she just wanted to cry. The urgent desire to not be disliked was overwhelming!
When Xia Wei Liang came back to her senses, she realized Director Liu was excitedly gesticulating, while Xi En stood nearby, watching her with a faint smile.
“Wei Wei Jie! You were amazing!”
Nuo Mi ran over, her voice filled with joy, “That scene just now, you truly shocked everyone! Oh my god, I can’t believe it was you acting! You acted so well, just like a female pervert!”
Xia Wei Liang: “…”
Are all the people in your village so complimentary?
However, Xia Wei Liang also realized, “So, I passed?”
“One take!”
Nuo Mi wished she could post this in large letters and hand them out to everyone she met!
Xia Wei Liang smiled, her smile still a bit shaky, “I didn’t even realize it myself.”
Could she really have passed so easily?
And in one take?
She had simply immersed herself in the role, becoming Guan Sheng Qiu. At that moment, she realized that all the fear and nervousness were unnecessary! Because she had no time to think about them; she only wanted to destroy Tai Ling! She only wanted her to disappear from this world!
Thinking about it now, even she shivered.
Her acting was too terrifying!