Chapter 51

The New Talent List incident came to an end.

Su Yao wasn't in a hurry to release new songs.

She didn't care even if she lost fans; she wasn't singing for fame.

Besides, Lu Xuan had told her something:

"Peaks create false supporters, twilight witnesses devout believers."

Su Yao thought it made a lot of sense.

She didn't need to waste her energy on these fickle fans.

Cherishing the people in front of her was what she wanted to do now.

That day, Su Yao sought out Aunt Liu.

Then, with a playful expression, she hugged Aunt Liu's arm and shook it.

"Aunt Liu~ teach me how to cook, please?"

"Teach you how to cook?"

Aunt Liu blinked, not understanding why Su Yao suddenly wanted to learn to cook.

In the past, she had never lifted a finger in the kitchen.

Su Yao nodded repeatedly, "Yes! I want to learn!"

"Please? Best Aunt Liu in the world~"

Faced with Su Yao's request, Aunt Liu naturally agreed.

"Alright, alright, I'll teach you."

"Hehe, thank you, Aunt Liu!"

Aunt Liu patted Su Yao's head affectionately and led her into the kitchen.

While practicing basic knife skills, Aunt Liu asked the question in her heart.

"It's good to learn more, but why did you suddenly have this idea?"

Su Yao was focused on holding the kitchen knife and slicing potato shreds. Hearing Aunt Liu's words, she didn't hide anything and said directly, "Because Lu Xuan's new movie will start filming in a few days."

"I'm afraid he won't be used to the crew's food, so I thought I'd learn a little."

"Lu Xuan has helped me so much before; I want to repay him in this way."

"Oh~ is that so."

Aunt Liu drawled out her tone meaningfully.

There were many ways to repay him, but Su Yao specifically chose to cook for him herself.

Probably because of a line the female lead said on TV yesterday.

'To capture a man's heart, you must first capture his stomach!'

"Oh, Aunt Liu, pay attention!"

Su Yao's face turned red from Aunt Liu's teasing tone, so she had to urge her, trying to cover up her embarrassment.

Aunt Liu laughed and then began to teach seriously.

"I'll teach you these few dishes today."

Su Yao asked in confusion, "Why?"

"Because these are all dishes Lu Xuan likes to eat."

"..." Su Yao continued to blush.

Meanwhile, Lu Xuan, who was on the film set, didn't know that he would soon have a 'treat'.

He was standing in front of the reassembled cast and crew, looking at them one by one.

In everyone's eyes, there was a bit more gravity and depth than a month ago.

"It seems everyone has gained a lot in the past month."

Lu Xuan looked at Huang Chuanjun, the actor playing 'Lu Shouyi' in the film.

The other party looked more than two sizes smaller than a month ago!

In terms of overall image, he had almost reached the highest standard Lu Xuan had requested!

"Chuanjun, you've lost weight."

Lu Xuan patted the other party's shoulder, extremely moved.

Huang Chuanjun smiled and shook his head gently. "No, Director Lu, in this past month, I've seen too many, too many patients."

"They are thinner than me! Weaker!"

"I only blame myself for not being capable enough to portray the pain they are enduring."

Only having seen that kind of scene with your own eyes could you understand what human suffering was.

All the actors present had experienced this more than once in the past month.

Some had even witnessed life and death more than once!

The weight of life that the script of *Dying to Survive* wanted to express was already heavy enough in everyone's hearts!

Life is priceless!

Hearing Huang Chuanjun's words, Lu Xuan didn't say anything.

Instead, he slowly walked up to Xu Zheng.

This male lead, whom he had once had high hopes for, the first actor to propose experiencing it firsthand, was completely different now.

From the other party's eyes, Lu Xuan only saw one thing.

Xu Zheng had completely entered the role!

He was both the actor Xu Zheng and the Medicine God Cheng Yong!

The other party's experience this past month had probably exceeded Lu Xuan's imagination.

Xu Zheng opened his slightly chapped lips, his eyes sometimes painful and sometimes clear.

"Director Lu."

"You've worked hard."

Lu Xuan didn't say much, silently patting the other party's shoulder.

Then he returned to his original spot and bowed deeply.

"Everyone, you've worked hard!"

Everyone was moved!

Xu Zheng and Tan Yizhuo quickly stepped forward, wanting to help Lu Xuan up, and others also dissuaded him.

"Director Lu!"

"Director Lu..."

Lu Xuan ignored them and insisted on finishing the bow.

"Thank you all for the sacrifices you've made for the film, thank you!"

A month ago, the actors in front of him were just struggling bit players.

It was only because of him that they had gathered together.

In order to make the film better, Lu Xuan had given everyone a month.

And the facts proved that they hadn't disappointed Lu Xuan!

Only after experiencing the brevity of life can one understand the true meaning of life.

From everyone's state, Lu Xuan could clearly see that they were ready.

Ready to present the most perfect camera shots to all the audience.

Only actors like these could be called good actors!

At this moment, Lu Xuan finally understood how valuable the Actor Radar that the system had rewarded him with was.

Not all actors deserve to be called actors!

Lu Xuan's bow was seen by all the actors and touched them deeply.

Not all directors deserve to be called directors either!

Lu Xuan was worthy of their trust and reliance.

"Director Lu, shall we start?"

"Director Lu!"

The actors called out eagerly, and Director Lu Xuan smiled and nodded.

"*Dying to Survive*, action!"

…

"For you, I used half a year's savings, traveled across the ocean to see you~"

Inside the kitchen, a clear and beautiful song floated out.

Su Yao hummed the song, sprinkling some white granules into the soup.

"Adding a little sugar will make it better."

She followed Aunt Liu's teachings, every step as perfect as a textbook.

Soon, a nutritious and delicious preserved egg and lean pork congee was freshly made!

Su Yao fanned the congee with her hand; it smelled very good.

"Su Yao's version of a healthy meal, get!"

"It smells so good; it should taste delicious too."

She was looking forward to the happy expression Lu Xuan would have after drinking this bowl of congee.

"Yao Yao, are you ready yet? It's time to go."

"I'm ready!"

Su Yao was just about to taste it when she heard Aunt Liu's urging.

She had to quickly pack the congee and head out with the other things.

Target: The *Dying to Survive* crew.

"Cut! That scene's a wrap!"

Lu Xuan raised his hand and announced the lunch break.

He stayed in front of the camera, just about to look at the playback of the previous scene, when he felt someone poking him.

Looking back, it was Li Hao.

"What's wrong? Was there a problem with the last shot?"

"No."

Li Hao gestured with his mouth behind him, "There's a problem over there, see for yourself."

Lu Xuan turned back in confusion.

He met Su Yao's eyes.

She was wearing a white dress, her long black hair fluttering in the wind, standing prettily at the entrance of the set, holding a lunch box in front of her with both hands. Seeing Lu Xuan turn around, she raised her hand and waved, her smile radiant.

In an instant, a beauty's smile captivated all!