After Entering a Book, He Just Wants to be a Flower Vase

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In the retake, Jiang Dao restrained his momentum slightly, so the action of reaching out to grab Jing Yu’s hair was not as rude as before.

As a result, he was scolded by Chu Yinlong instead.

“Stop!” Chu Yinlong frowned. “Jiang Dao, again! It was pretty good earlier. Are you feeling sorry for the actor playing against you?”

“Sorry.” Jiang Dao pretended to be embarrassed.

Chu Yinlong: “You should act the way your character acts. Any mistakes are his problem. If you lower your own expectations in order to cooperate with others, that’s your problem. Again!”

Jiang Dao turned around, sighed inwardly, and sent a look of pity towards Jing Yu, who was lying on the ground.

Jing Yu: …

During the third time, Jing Yu’s limbs stiffened and they had to restart again.

During the fourth time, Jiang Dao was not rude enough in his actions, so they started all over again.

During the fifth time, Jing Yu frowned uncontrollably, so they started again…

After seven NGs in a row1NG = no good; failed scenes, Chu Yinlong slammed the script in front of the two of them.

“Jing Yu, aren’t you an excellent student who graduated from an acting school? We haven’t started filming any action yet, and you can’t stand it anymore? Do I need a substitute to help you shoot this kind of drama?”

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“Jiang Dao, you are on the set. It’s not a place for you to take pity on fragrance and jade!”

“I’m sorry, it’s my problem.” Jiang Dao said this sincerely.

“No, no!” Jing Yu’s voice trembled. “It’s me… yes, it’s me… I can’t follow Jiang Dao’s act.”

Chu Yinlong snorted angrily: “Can’t follow his act? Does this scene need you to follow? If each section is like this, what will you do during the torture scene later? Ah? Are you crying?”

Biting his lips, Jing Yu didn’t dare to look at Chu Yinlong or Jiang Dao. His eyes were red and he almost cried.

Seeing the set stall, the assistant director sitting behind the camera sighed.

“Xiao Chu, it’s the first time both of them have done this kind of acting. Why don’t you go up and show Xiao Jing a demonstration?” The assistant director said kindly. “I think Xiao Dao can act well, but he’s a little soft-hearted.”

“This!”

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In the end, the retort didn’t come out. Chu Yinlong was silent for a moment, then raised his hand, took off his jacket, and walked in front of Jing Yu.

“I’ll demonstrate, you should watch carefully. If it’s another NG, I’ll just use a substitute. We can’t extend this a few days.”

Jing Yu quickly retreated to the sidelines, wiped away the tears in his eyes, and looked at the set seriously.

Chu Yinlong leaned over and fell to the ground, entering the state in almost a blink of an eye, showing a look of serious injury and loss of strength.

Jiang Dao knew that this was the beginning.

The momentum around him suddenly gathered. His eyes were indifferent and cruel as he stepped forward and grabbed Chu Yinlong’s hair, pulled him up from the ground coldly, and dragged him forward.

A layer of cold sweat formed on Chu Yinlong’s back from that brief moment of eye contact.

Fortunately, his facial expression and body are under control, so he managed to finish the demonstration without any mistakes.

After demonstrating, Chu Yinlong walked in front of Jing Yu. His tone softened a lot when he spoke again: “Do you understand?”

Jing Yu was not quite sure… but still nodded slowly.

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In fact, he has all the skills Chu Yinlong showed, but he doesn’t know why, he can’t act at all when he’s on the stage. Given what happened in the seven NGs, he felt that Jiang Dao might have been too involved in the role and was too much like a criminal, which scared him a little.

But he doesn’t know how to solve this problem. If he tells them he’s afraid, he’d probably be scolded to death. Being frightened by another young actor, how is this reasonable!

Seeing Jing Yu’s eyes wandering and his strange expression, Chu Yinlong raised his hand to press his eyebrows, and sighed helplessly.

Then he turned around and waved to Jiang Dao: “You, come with me.”

Jiang Dao shrugged and followed Chu Yinlong into the dressing room.

There was no sound outside the venue for a while.

After a long while, the stylist cautiously said, “Chu… Teacher Chu won’t be hurt from being dragged and wants to beat Xiao Dao… right?”

Jing Yu shuddered and his face turned pale: “No, not possible!”

In the dressing room, Chu Yinlong frowned and remained silent for a long time, as if he didn’t know what to say.

After waiting for a long time, Jiang Dao finally leaned against the door and smiled: “I told you before, it’s my problem.”

“It’s not your problem, you did a good job.” Chu Yinlong sighed. “However, he can’t catch your act. I’m not complimenting you on your acting skills, don’t be proud… But your aura is indeed holding him down.”

After speaking, he looked carefully at Jiang Dao’s face for a moment, and asked, “You really…”

“Huh?” Jiang Dao raised his eyebrows.

“That aura and those eyes are not easy to master.” Chu Yinlong said.

“Oh,” Jiang Dao curled his lips, “I’m very talented.”

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“If you can’t use it at will, it can’t be considered a talent.” Chu Yinlong smiled. “You need to continue practicing.”

Jiang Dao shrugged. “I can go all out or retract it completely, but it’s a little difficult to control it to the extent that it doesn’t scare people while not seeming soft…I’m afraid it will take a few more NGs to figure it out.”

“So don’t scold Jing Yu. The more you scold him, the more nervous he’ll get.” After speaking, he blinked at Chu Yinlong. 

Hearing this, Chu Yinlong squinted at Jiang Dao and snorted coldly: “Okay, let’s go out. I’ll give you a few more chances to adapt.”

The two returned to the set side by side, and soon, the eighth retake began.

As expected, the result still did not meet Chu Yinlong’s requirements. However, the amazing thing is that Chu Yinlong didn’t lose his temper this time. He just glanced at Jiang Dao lightly and made a gesture to repeat it.

After two more NGs, Jing Yu grabbed Jiang Dao’s arm nervously. “Xiao Dao… Teacher Chu feels even more terrifying now… He won’t be holding back on scolding me, preparing to beat me up after the filming is over, right?”

Jiang Dao laughed and patted Jing Yu’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, it’ll be fine soon. Don’t be nervous, just act well.”

The finally passed on the eleventh retake.

Everyone on the set heaved a sigh of relief.

However, this breath was not fully released before another problem emerged.

Jiang Dao put the barrel of the prop gun into Jing Yu’s mouth, looking indifferent. “Are there any other dogs?”2dogs = reference to undercover agents

Mouth trembling, Jing Yu nodded unconsciously.

Jiang Dao: …

Chu Yinlong, who was following them in the scene, knocked on the door frame with his prop gun. “Jing Yu!”

“I’m sorry!” Jing Yu burst out. “I didn’t mean it! I, I was wrong! I was a little confused just now! Give me another chance!”

A police undercover agent, when pressed by criminals whether there were any other undercover agents, nodded! He can’t forgive himself! But… But Xiao Dao, his acting was too real and terrible… At that moment, he really thought he would die if he didn’t tell the truth.

Jing Yu wanted to cry without tears.

After stumbling and reshooting four times, this short scene finally passed.

Immediately afterwards, there was the more cruel torture stage, where filming took several more retakes. As Jiang Dao gradually mastered his momentum, filming finally smoothed out.

The torture scene continued until late at night, when it was finally finished.

When Chu Yinlong finally said “pass” for the last time, Jing Yu suddenly relaxed and slumped on a chair. He looked extremely miserable and desperate with uncontrollable tears, over his bloody makeup.

Jiang Dao couldn’t help laughing. He stepped forward and hugged him. “Okay, the filming is over, your acting is very good. Let’s go, take off your makeup, and I’ll treat you to a smoothie later to celebrate the completion of today’s filming.”

After one more indoor fight, the poor boy’s role will be over, and he can finally stop trembling under his coercion.

Jing Yu rubbed his face full of tears and makeup on Jiang Dao’s body: “Wuuuuu… Xiao Dao you’re the best!”

After exchanging a few words with the assistant director, Chu Yinlong looked up to see two young people hugging each other on the sidelines. His brows couldn’t help frowning.

 

——–

 

After two weeks of intense filming, all indoor scenes finally met Chu Yinlong’s requirements.

“This afternoon and tomorrow are a holiday, take a good rest and adjust.” Chu Yinlong sorted out the schedule, and his tone softened. “The day after tomorrow, we’ll start filming the fight scenes, so things will only be more difficult than before, and my requests will also be more strict. Okay, that’s it.”

Jiang Dao got up and was about to help the staff to pack up the props when Chu Yinlong stopped him.

“Jiang Dao, come with me.” Chu Yinlong beckoned, turned and walked out of the studio.

Putting down the things in his hand, Jiang Dao smiled apologetically at the set manager and chased after him.

“What’s up?” He asked casually. “Are you hungry, let’s have lunch together?”

“Yes,” Chu Yinlong replied. “Director Mu reserved a place for us.”

“Oh…” If Director Mu is here, this lunch should be more than just a meal.

The restaurant Mu Zhixing picked is not far from the film and television city. Usually, when crews gather for dinner, or when the actors want to relax, they will go to this commercial area.

Perhaps it is the tacit understanding of the whole circle, but reporters here are much more restrained. As long as someone doesn’t do secret things during sensitive times, no one has to worry about being photographed secretly. If someone breaks this rule, they will be ostracized by the entire circle.

Chu Yinlong parked the car on the side of the road without worrying, and waited for Jiang Dao.

Jiang Dao tilted his head slightly, glanced at a few cars parked on the side of the road, and turned back quickly, without the slightest pause.

Mu Zhixing was already in the private room when they arrived. Beside him, there were two other people present.

“Xiao Chu is here. Yo, Xiao Dao isn’t bad, you look much more powerful than before.” Mu Zhixing greeted him familiarly, then turned to introduce him: “You don’t know these two, Xiao Dao. Fang Zhiyao, is a producer I’ve worked with a lot. The one over there, Zhang Heng, is an old actor who I’ve also partnered with. You should’ve seen him before, but I’m not sure if you know his name.”

“Hello, Mr. Fang. Hello, Mr. Zhang.” Jiang Dao politely greeted the two of them.

Fang Zhiyao said with a smile: “This young man is very beautiful. Lao Zhang, you can let him try that role.”

Role?

Jiang Dao looked at Director Mu in surprise.

He hasn’t finished filming “Operation Red Owl” yet, and another role is already here?

Chu Yinlong couldn’t help but ask: “What role?”

“Isn’t Lao Zhang focusing on the behind the scenes now? He’s preparing a script now, and I want Xiao Dao to practice some more.” Mu Zhixing took a sip of tea. “Xiao Dao said that he’s never been in a relationship, and he shouldn’t have shot an emotional scene before. The theme of this film is special. Although the character is a small supporting role, it’s a romantic role from beginning to end, which is quite suitable as practice.”

He looked at Jiang Dao with a smile, and added, “However, there is a short sex scene. I wonder if you can accept it?”

 

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1NG = no good; failed scenes2dogs = reference to undercover agents