The man had already changed into his costume, wearing a worn-out linen yellow Taoist robe that had been washed until it was almost white. The originally tattered clothes, when worn by the man, exuded an air of am immortal.
He wore a silver wig that was partially tied up, with the upper half of the silver hair casually twisted into a bun and secured with a wooden hairpin. There were no embellishments of gold or silver, yet it had a touch of the Wei-Jin Dynasty elegance.
His eyes were deep and profound, his features handsome and majestic, even the line of his jaw was flawlessly attractive.
He was already tall, and now that he was standing in the nanny car while others stood outside, they had to tilt their heads back to meet his gaze.
Bai Lixin looked up at the man with a dazed expression.
It was really… too sudden.
Wait, he was still in women’s clothes!
The man seemed not fully awake. His light brown eyes fell gently on Bai Lixin, and after a soft “oh”, he averted his gaze again, “Director, when do we start shooting?”
Director Zhang replied, “We start filming in half an hour. Rest for a while, I’ll call you when it’s time.”
Shen Mo’s gaze fell on Bai Lixin again, this time with a scrutinizing look. “Should I rehearse with this person? Which scene?”
“It’s the bride snatching scene with the heroine. We’ll need to do a close-up later but since this scene has a lot of long shots, let this little girl from the acting department try the scenes that don’t need her face shown. It would be good practice.”
“Bringing her here is to see if she can handle it. This newcomer has great potential in various aspects. With proper training and guidance, she could shine in the entertainment industry. I’m also fond of nurturing talent.”
The main consideration is still the money and effort invested.
Shen Mo’s gaze suddenly grew more subtle.
Bai Lixin looked up at Shen Mo, and although his expression seemed unchanged, Bai Lixin felt that something had shifted. The corners of Shen Mo’s mouth seemed to lift slightly, and his eyes held a hint of sly amusement. “Little girl? Well, hello.”
Bai Lixin’s mind buzzed and exploded.
————————–
In the live broadcast room
[The “pure and desireless” old Taoist priest, the “inexperienced in the world” little girl. Tsk tsk.]
[The one upstairs, I suggest putting double quotation marks around every word. I don’t believe any of it.]
[Isn’t this Taoist a bit too handsome? No wonder the evil spirits have fallen in love.]
[I just wonder if it’s the Taoist who fell in love first, or the little spirits.]
——————-
“You’re from the acting department?” Shen Mo continued to ask. His voice was low, even lower than the usual voice Bai Lixin was used to. Coupled with the lazy and sleepy demeanor, and each syllable carried a seductive undertone.
The low voice landed In Bai Lixin’s ears like a subwoofer, and he subconsciously nodded, “Yes.”
“Then go change into your clothes first. I’ll rehearse with you later. A senior has the obligation to help his junior. Since the director said so, I wouldn’t want a pearl to be left to gather dust in the mudflats.”
The director was overjoyed, “I knew it! Shen Mo, a triple threat like you must be the future of the entertainment industry. Xiao Xin, aren’t you going to thank Movie King Shen? Having him personally guide you in acting is an honor.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
The director left to discuss the script with Shen Mo, and an assistant led Bai Lixin to the dressing room.
Because they were shooting on location, the dressing room conditions were slightly rough. There was no designated makeup room, just a converted RV used as a dressing room.
Bai Lixin noticed that many people were resting on the location set. It was now 9 PM, and these crew members were tired, leaning on each other in exhaustion, most of them bearing signs of weariness and dark circles.
The assistant noticed Bai Lixin’s gaze and explained, “They’re not usually like this. It’s just that they’ve been filming since 5 AM today, right up until now. Nobody has had any rest, which is why they look so tired.”
Bai Lixin looked at the young yet already experienced and capable assistant, “Is this their regular work routine?”
“It actually depends on the production team and the situation,” the assistant explained slowly. “Because we’ve only rented this location for three days, shooting the wedding chase scene within that time frame has increased the workload considerably. Everyone has to work diligently to squeeze time and try to complete the shooting within those three days.”
“The production team invited a movie king and a movie queen so this should be a big production. But why did they only rent the location for three days? Even though I haven’t acted before, I’ve heard of the saying ‘it takes ten years to sharpen a sword’. How could Director Zhang be so hasty?”
Assistant: “It’s not really Director Zhang’s fault though. Even for a big production, the investment money is limited. Actor salaries take up a large portion of the budget, and in the give-and-take, other aspects naturally get compressed. Moreover, Sister Mei is notorious for being difficult to cast. The producer insisted on having her, so to secure her participation, most of the budget was allocated to her as her fee.”
He suddenly paused, looking awkwardly at Bai Lixin, “Uh, I accidentally said too much.”
Bai Li Xin: “…”
The assistant scratched his head, “You can’t spread what I told you just now, okay? I’ve only told you, and if this gets out, it will definitely be traced back to you. I’ve locked it on you.”
Bai Lixin: “Well, since you’ve said this much, you might as well finish it. I’m quite curious now.”
The assistant hardly hesitated, “Alright then, I’ll continue!”
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Are you sure you told only me? You’re making me feel like a scapegoat.’
Assistant: “The issue is that the movie queen only had three days available, so the director rented the location for only three days.”
The assistant’s eyes brightened with admiration and fondness. “It’s really hard to invite her. She hasn’t filmed anything for over a year.”
Bai Lixin: “Mainly because she’s being offered so much.”
The assistant gave Bai Li Xin a disapproving look, his eyes expressing strong disagreement. “Don’t say that about the Sister Mei, even though she gets the lion’s share, that money is a drop in the bucket for her. She never acts for money, she’s participating because she likes the script.”
“She’s not one of those superficial women.”
Bai Lixin didn’t say anything further, just nodded compliantly, “Yes, you’re right.”
As they continued walking, several exclamations suddenly reached their ears.
The commotion caught Bai Lixin’s attention. He looked to where the noise was coming from and saw a backstage crew member collapsed on the ground.
Others around rushed over; some were calling emergency services, and others were administering first aid to the fallen crew member.
The assistant cast a fleeting glance, sighed, and said, “Don’t look. Let’s keep moving. We can’t handle so much. This is the third collapse today alone.”
Bai Lixin’s gaze fell onto the collapsed man in the midst of the crowd. His face was pallid, his lips tinged with white, and dark circles surrounded his eyes.
“Is it due to overwork?” he asked.
“I don’t know what’s happening,” the assistant shook his head. “He was fine yesterday. Maybe it’s the high-intensity work of these past few days combined with the heat. The hospital is nearby so an ambulance should be here soon. You don’t need to worry; there shouldn’t be any issues.”
“We’re not ignoring them. These people are temporary staff members, hired specifically for the production. The more we interfere, the more chaos we create. Their leader will handle things.”
Bai Lixin tilted his head to look at the assistant, “But what if their leader collapses…”
The assistant: “How could that happen…”
“Leader! Leader! Wake up!”
A male voice called out, immediately interrupting the assistant’s unfinished words.
The assistant nearly bit his tongue.
Bai Lixin: “Maybe we should go over and take a look. It’s best to ensure nothing serious happened.”
Without waiting for the assistant’s protest, Bai Lixin made his way into the crowded group.
He rolled up his sleeve and discreetly checked the collapsed man’s pulse under the cover of his clothing.
The pulse was faint but present.
But that wasn’t what caught Bai Lixin’s attention. He noticed that the man’s skin was unusually cold, as if covered with a layer of frost.
The temperature of the dead.
Bai Lixin’s gaze quickly shifted to the man’s face. From a distance, he could only see the pale cheeks devoid of color, but now, as he got closer, he noticed wisps of white smoke emanating from the man’s mouth.
He placed his hand above the man’s mouth, and the white smoke wafted onto his hand, immediately transmitting a bone-chilling cold sensation.
He immediately retracted his hand and lowered his head to observe it. A thin layer of white frost had now formed on the back of his hand.
This man’s condition wasn’t simply due to exhaustion; his current state was quite peculiar. It was as if his internal organs were transforming into ice.
Cold gas emerged from his body and condensed into white frost upon encountering the warm external air.
If an ordinary person were to experience this, their body would likely have frozen to death long ago, yet this man was still alive.
And how could he produce such a cold aura from within?
Just as Bai Lixin was puzzled by this, the blaring sound of an ambulance horn shattered the air and broke his contemplation.
On seeing the medical personnel rushing out of the ambulance, Bai Lixin didn’t linger any longer. He seized the opportunity and hurriedly joined his assistant on the way to the fitting room.
After walking a distance, he looked back.
Two paramedics were lifting the man onto a stretcher, about to load him into the ambulance.
At the front of the ambulance, a black silhouette stood abruptly.
A black umbrella, black clothing.
Just like the image he had seen in the alley before.
Bai Lixin halted his steps, instantly turned around, and started walking towards that spot.
The ambulance started moving slowly, soon obstructing the view of the black-clothed person holding the umbrella.
When the ambulance departed, the black-clothed person had vanished once more.
The assistant called after Bai Lixin, “What are you doing? We’re running out of time. Don’t worry about him. He’ll be fine.”
Bai Lixin turned his head in silence and asked the assistant as he walked “Which hospital is that?”
Assistant: “Shou City Private Hospital, it’s near the film studio. I told you the ambulance would arrive quickly, and the person will be fine. Why didn’t you believe me? Going there was a waste of time.”
‘Shou City Private Hospital? Wasn’t that where the nurse with twin-tails was?’
“You mentioned this was the third collapse today. What about the first two? Did they have the same symptoms?”
Assistant: “Yes, they both suddenly collapsed with pale faces.”
“You’re still a student, so you might be more sensitive to this situation. For us working folks, as long as the pay is good, we’ll do anything. Collapsing is a minor thing.” The assistant suddenly leaned in, trying to scare Bai Lixin, “People have even died.”
The assistant finished with a chuckle, “I was just kidding. It’s not that frightening. Most people are actually quite content. Let’s go, little sister, the director must be getting annoyed.”
———————-
In the live broadcast room
[Bad assistant, why scare our God Xin? He’s just a child.]
———————–
When Bai Lixin returned after changing clothes, Shen Mo had already descended from the nanny car. He stood beside it, whispering something to the director.
Sensing someone approaching, Shen Mo raised his head casually. His calm and indifferent eyes flickered briefly in the darkness, a glint that quickly vanished.
His expression remained unchanged, still exuding that confident and poised demeanor.
He didn’t say anything, but the director’s eyes widened, “Perfect, absolutely perfect. It’s as if it was tailored specifically for you.”
Bai Lixin had put on a bright red wedding dress. His naturally fair skin was accentuated by the fiery red glow, lending an enchanting and striking allure to his already handsome features.
It wasn’t a faint hue of red like a camellia; it was a bold, passionate burst of fire.
“Let me tell you, Xiao Xin, just follow the rules and regulations, and after you graduate, come find me. I want to personally write a script for you.”
The assistant who had been standing by, heard these words and his eyes almost fell out of their sockets, “Director Zhang, you…”
“Do you have that much faith in my junior sister, Director Zhang? You haven’t even seen her act,” the words the assistant didn’t dare utter, Shen Mo casually voiced aloud.
“Do you know about screen presence?” the director pointed at Bai Lixin excitedly, and then he pointed at Shen Mo, “Shen Mo, you have screen presence, and so does he.”
“Some actors might have good acting skills, but lack empathy. When they’re on screen, it doesn’t enhance their performance. Instead, it exposes many weaknesses and lacks box office appeal.”
“But then there are actors who are born with screen presence.” The director explained, shaping a frame with his hands. “No matter how close the close-ups get, they aren’t afraid of any flaws being exposed. Acting skills can be taught, fine-tuned through meticulous attention to details. A good actor needs not only natural talent but also a good mentor.”
Director Zhang looked at Bai Lixin, “You’re still in your junior year, so you probably haven’t signed with a film company yet, right?”
“Don’t go anywhere after you graduate. When you’re in your senior year and looking for work, come find me.”
“Little Liu, give her my phone number.”
The assistant was dumbfounded but obediently responded, “Yes, Director Zhang.”
Director Zhang: “Make the most of your time. We’re preparing to start filming. Shen Mo, I’ll arrange the set. You explain the scene to Xiao Xin.”
Having said that, he briskly walked away with the assistant, leaving Bai Lixin and Shen Mo standing there, looking at each other in astonishment.
Shen Mo once again appraised Bai Lixin with that subtly meaningful gaze. Just as Bai Lixin was beginning to feel uneasy under the scrutiny, Shen Mo whispered, “Today we’re shooting a demon-hunting scene.”
“Let me give you a brief overview of the plot.”
“I’m a cultivator on the verge of achieving Taoism and becoming an immortal. My daily life involves punishing evil, promoting good, exorcising ghosts, and capturing demons.”
“As for you, you’re a thousand-year-old cat demon, the kind that enjoys meowing.”
He suddenly paused, looking over at Bai Lixin, “How about you try meowing?”
Bai Lixin: “?!?”
What did you just say?!
Shen Mo: “What’s wrong? You don’t want to try? This can help you quickly get into character. After all, you’re a thousand-year-old cat demon.”
“Acting is like this. When you portray a character, you truly become them.”
Bai Lixin stared at Shen Mo with a forced smile. Shen Mo’s eyes were light, but a hint of light flashed beneath them.
—He was excited.
Shen Mo: “Hurry up, we need to continue with the scene.”
Under Shen Mo’s repeated urging, Bai Lixin blushed and opened his mouth with embarrassment, letting out a shy, “Meow~”
—————————–
In the live broadcast room
[Ah ah ah, just kill me now! Not only did I see God Xin in a dress, but I also heard him say ‘meow.’ God Xin, are you trying to kill me to death today?!”]
[Unintentionally selling meng is the most lethal.]
[Thank you, Bodhisattva Big boss Thank you, Bodhisattva God Xin. Hear me, thank you for warming the four seasons.]
[??? Why does your text come with sound?]
————————-
“Ahem ahem,” Shen Mo covered his mouth and coughed lightly, “Let’s continue.”
‘So cute!
How can someone be this cute?!’
“Although you’re a cat demon, you’re a very well-behaved cat demon. Not only do you not eat people, but you are also sticky and help humans in your daily life.”
Shen Mo calmly extended his arm, saying earnestly, “Come on. Give it a try.”
Bai Lixin: “?!?”
‘I have every reason to suspect I’m currently experiencing workplace sexual harassment!’
Shen Mo gently placed his hand under Bai Lixin’s chin. Acting on instinct, Bai Lixin subconsciously tilted his head onto Shen Mo’s hand.
‘!!’
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Darn instinctive reaction!’
————————
In the live broadcast room
[The Infinite World prohibits excessive cuteness.]
[ God Xin: Is it my fault for being too cute?]
[How does God Xin manage to be both cool and cute while remaining gentle and considerate?]
[Because he is God Xin!]
The man had already changed into his costume, wearing a worn-out linen yellow Taoist robe that had been washed until it was almost white. The originally tattered clothes, when worn by the man, exuded an air of am immortal.
He wore a silver wig that was partially tied up, with the upper half of the silver hair casually twisted into a bun and secured with a wooden hairpin. There were no embellishments of gold or silver, yet it had a touch of the Wei-Jin Dynasty elegance.
His eyes were deep and profound, his features handsome and majestic, even the line of his jaw was flawlessly attractive.
He was already tall, and now that he was standing in the nanny car while others stood outside, they had to tilt their heads back to meet his gaze.
Bai Lixin looked up at the man with a dazed expression.
It was really… too sudden.
Wait, he was still in women’s clothes!
The man seemed not fully awake. His light brown eyes fell gently on Bai Lixin, and after a soft “oh”, he averted his gaze again, “Director, when do we start shooting?”
Director Zhang replied, “We start filming in half an hour. Rest for a while, I’ll call you when it’s time.”
Shen Mo’s gaze fell on Bai Lixin again, this time with a scrutinizing look. “Should I rehearse with this person? Which scene?”
“It’s the bride snatching scene with the heroine. We’ll need to do a close-up later but since this scene has a lot of long shots, let this little girl from the acting department try the scenes that don’t need her face shown. It would be good practice.”
“Bringing her here is to see if she can handle it. This newcomer has great potential in various aspects. With proper training and guidance, she could shine in the entertainment industry. I’m also fond of nurturing talent.”
The main consideration is still the money and effort invested.
Shen Mo’s gaze suddenly grew more subtle.
Bai Lixin looked up at Shen Mo, and although his expression seemed unchanged, Bai Lixin felt that something had shifted. The corners of Shen Mo’s mouth seemed to lift slightly, and his eyes held a hint of sly amusement. “Little girl? Well, hello.”
Bai Lixin’s mind buzzed and exploded.
————————–
In the live broadcast room
[The “pure and desireless” old Taoist priest, the “inexperienced in the world” little girl. Tsk tsk.]
[The one upstairs, I suggest putting double quotation marks around every word. I don’t believe any of it.]
[Isn’t this Taoist a bit too handsome? No wonder the evil spirits have fallen in love.]
[I just wonder if it’s the Taoist who fell in love first, or the little spirits.]
——————-
“You’re from the acting department?” Shen Mo continued to ask. His voice was low, even lower than the usual voice Bai Lixin was used to. Coupled with the lazy and sleepy demeanor, and each syllable carried a seductive undertone.
The low voice landed In Bai Lixin’s ears like a subwoofer, and he subconsciously nodded, “Yes.”
“Then go change into your clothes first. I’ll rehearse with you later. A senior has the obligation to help his junior. Since the director said so, I wouldn’t want a pearl to be left to gather dust in the mudflats.”
The director was overjoyed, “I knew it! Shen Mo, a triple threat like you must be the future of the entertainment industry. Xiao Xin, aren’t you going to thank Movie King Shen? Having him personally guide you in acting is an honor.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
The director left to discuss the script with Shen Mo, and an assistant led Bai Lixin to the dressing room.
Because they were shooting on location, the dressing room conditions were slightly rough. There was no designated makeup room, just a converted RV used as a dressing room.
Bai Lixin noticed that many people were resting on the location set. It was now 9 PM, and these crew members were tired, leaning on each other in exhaustion, most of them bearing signs of weariness and dark circles.
The assistant noticed Bai Lixin’s gaze and explained, “They’re not usually like this. It’s just that they’ve been filming since 5 AM today, right up until now. Nobody has had any rest, which is why they look so tired.”
Bai Lixin looked at the young yet already experienced and capable assistant, “Is this their regular work routine?”
“It actually depends on the production team and the situation,” the assistant explained slowly. “Because we’ve only rented this location for three days, shooting the wedding chase scene within that time frame has increased the workload considerably. Everyone has to work diligently to squeeze time and try to complete the shooting within those three days.”
“The production team invited a movie king and a movie queen so this should be a big production. But why did they only rent the location for three days? Even though I haven’t acted before, I’ve heard of the saying ‘it takes ten years to sharpen a sword’. How could Director Zhang be so hasty?”
Assistant: “It’s not really Director Zhang’s fault though. Even for a big production, the investment money is limited. Actor salaries take up a large portion of the budget, and in the give-and-take, other aspects naturally get compressed. Moreover, Sister Mei is notorious for being difficult to cast. The producer insisted on having her, so to secure her participation, most of the budget was allocated to her as her fee.”
He suddenly paused, looking awkwardly at Bai Lixin, “Uh, I accidentally said too much.”
Bai Li Xin: “…”
The assistant scratched his head, “You can’t spread what I told you just now, okay? I’ve only told you, and if this gets out, it will definitely be traced back to you. I’ve locked it on you.”
Bai Lixin: “Well, since you’ve said this much, you might as well finish it. I’m quite curious now.”
The assistant hardly hesitated, “Alright then, I’ll continue!”
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Are you sure you told only me? You’re making me feel like a scapegoat.’
Assistant: “The issue is that the movie queen only had three days available, so the director rented the location for only three days.”
The assistant’s eyes brightened with admiration and fondness. “It’s really hard to invite her. She hasn’t filmed anything for over a year.”
Bai Lixin: “Mainly because she’s being offered so much.”
The assistant gave Bai Li Xin a disapproving look, his eyes expressing strong disagreement. “Don’t say that about the Sister Mei, even though she gets the lion’s share, that money is a drop in the bucket for her. She never acts for money, she’s participating because she likes the script.”
“She’s not one of those superficial women.”
Bai Lixin didn’t say anything further, just nodded compliantly, “Yes, you’re right.”
As they continued walking, several exclamations suddenly reached their ears.
The commotion caught Bai Lixin’s attention. He looked to where the noise was coming from and saw a backstage crew member collapsed on the ground.
Others around rushed over; some were calling emergency services, and others were administering first aid to the fallen crew member.
The assistant cast a fleeting glance, sighed, and said, “Don’t look. Let’s keep moving. We can’t handle so much. This is the third collapse today alone.”
Bai Lixin’s gaze fell onto the collapsed man in the midst of the crowd. His face was pallid, his lips tinged with white, and dark circles surrounded his eyes.
“Is it due to overwork?” he asked.
“I don’t know what’s happening,” the assistant shook his head. “He was fine yesterday. Maybe it’s the high-intensity work of these past few days combined with the heat. The hospital is nearby so an ambulance should be here soon. You don’t need to worry; there shouldn’t be any issues.”
“We’re not ignoring them. These people are temporary staff members, hired specifically for the production. The more we interfere, the more chaos we create. Their leader will handle things.”
Bai Lixin tilted his head to look at the assistant, “But what if their leader collapses…”
The assistant: “How could that happen…”
“Leader! Leader! Wake up!”
A male voice called out, immediately interrupting the assistant’s unfinished words.
The assistant nearly bit his tongue.
Bai Lixin: “Maybe we should go over and take a look. It’s best to ensure nothing serious happened.”
Without waiting for the assistant’s protest, Bai Lixin made his way into the crowded group.
He rolled up his sleeve and discreetly checked the collapsed man’s pulse under the cover of his clothing.
The pulse was faint but present.
But that wasn’t what caught Bai Lixin’s attention. He noticed that the man’s skin was unusually cold, as if covered with a layer of frost.
The temperature of the dead.
Bai Lixin’s gaze quickly shifted to the man’s face. From a distance, he could only see the pale cheeks devoid of color, but now, as he got closer, he noticed wisps of white smoke emanating from the man’s mouth.
He placed his hand above the man’s mouth, and the white smoke wafted onto his hand, immediately transmitting a bone-chilling cold sensation.
He immediately retracted his hand and lowered his head to observe it. A thin layer of white frost had now formed on the back of his hand.
This man’s condition wasn’t simply due to exhaustion; his current state was quite peculiar. It was as if his internal organs were transforming into ice.
Cold gas emerged from his body and condensed into white frost upon encountering the warm external air.
If an ordinary person were to experience this, their body would likely have frozen to death long ago, yet this man was still alive.
And how could he produce such a cold aura from within?
Just as Bai Lixin was puzzled by this, the blaring sound of an ambulance horn shattered the air and broke his contemplation.
On seeing the medical personnel rushing out of the ambulance, Bai Lixin didn’t linger any longer. He seized the opportunity and hurriedly joined his assistant on the way to the fitting room.
After walking a distance, he looked back.
Two paramedics were lifting the man onto a stretcher, about to load him into the ambulance.
At the front of the ambulance, a black silhouette stood abruptly.
A black umbrella, black clothing.
Just like the image he had seen in the alley before.
Bai Lixin halted his steps, instantly turned around, and started walking towards that spot.
The ambulance started moving slowly, soon obstructing the view of the black-clothed person holding the umbrella.
When the ambulance departed, the black-clothed person had vanished once more.
The assistant called after Bai Lixin, “What are you doing? We’re running out of time. Don’t worry about him. He’ll be fine.”
Bai Lixin turned his head in silence and asked the assistant as he walked “Which hospital is that?”
Assistant: “Shou City Private Hospital, it’s near the film studio. I told you the ambulance would arrive quickly, and the person will be fine. Why didn’t you believe me? Going there was a waste of time.”
‘Shou City Private Hospital? Wasn’t that where the nurse with twin-tails was?’
“You mentioned this was the third collapse today. What about the first two? Did they have the same symptoms?”
Assistant: “Yes, they both suddenly collapsed with pale faces.”
“You’re still a student, so you might be more sensitive to this situation. For us working folks, as long as the pay is good, we’ll do anything. Collapsing is a minor thing.” The assistant suddenly leaned in, trying to scare Bai Lixin, “People have even died.”
The assistant finished with a chuckle, “I was just kidding. It’s not that frightening. Most people are actually quite content. Let’s go, little sister, the director must be getting annoyed.”
———————-
In the live broadcast room
[Bad assistant, why scare our God Xin? He’s just a child.]
———————–
When Bai Lixin returned after changing clothes, Shen Mo had already descended from the nanny car. He stood beside it, whispering something to the director.
Sensing someone approaching, Shen Mo raised his head casually. His calm and indifferent eyes flickered briefly in the darkness, a glint that quickly vanished.
His expression remained unchanged, still exuding that confident and poised demeanor.
He didn’t say anything, but the director’s eyes widened, “Perfect, absolutely perfect. It’s as if it was tailored specifically for you.”
Bai Lixin had put on a bright red wedding dress. His naturally fair skin was accentuated by the fiery red glow, lending an enchanting and striking allure to his already handsome features.
It wasn’t a faint hue of red like a camellia; it was a bold, passionate burst of fire.
“Let me tell you, Xiao Xin, just follow the rules and regulations, and after you graduate, come find me. I want to personally write a script for you.”
The assistant who had been standing by, heard these words and his eyes almost fell out of their sockets, “Director Zhang, you…”
“Do you have that much faith in my junior sister, Director Zhang? You haven’t even seen her act,” the words the assistant didn’t dare utter, Shen Mo casually voiced aloud.
“Do you know about screen presence?” the director pointed at Bai Lixin excitedly, and then he pointed at Shen Mo, “Shen Mo, you have screen presence, and so does he.”
“Some actors might have good acting skills, but lack empathy. When they’re on screen, it doesn’t enhance their performance. Instead, it exposes many weaknesses and lacks box office appeal.”
“But then there are actors who are born with screen presence.” The director explained, shaping a frame with his hands. “No matter how close the close-ups get, they aren’t afraid of any flaws being exposed. Acting skills can be taught, fine-tuned through meticulous attention to details. A good actor needs not only natural talent but also a good mentor.”
Director Zhang looked at Bai Lixin, “You’re still in your junior year, so you probably haven’t signed with a film company yet, right?”
“Don’t go anywhere after you graduate. When you’re in your senior year and looking for work, come find me.”
“Little Liu, give her my phone number.”
The assistant was dumbfounded but obediently responded, “Yes, Director Zhang.”
Director Zhang: “Make the most of your time. We’re preparing to start filming. Shen Mo, I’ll arrange the set. You explain the scene to Xiao Xin.”
Having said that, he briskly walked away with the assistant, leaving Bai Lixin and Shen Mo standing there, looking at each other in astonishment.
Shen Mo once again appraised Bai Lixin with that subtly meaningful gaze. Just as Bai Lixin was beginning to feel uneasy under the scrutiny, Shen Mo whispered, “Today we’re shooting a demon-hunting scene.”
“Let me give you a brief overview of the plot.”
“I’m a cultivator on the verge of achieving Taoism and becoming an immortal. My daily life involves punishing evil, promoting good, exorcising ghosts, and capturing demons.”
“As for you, you’re a thousand-year-old cat demon, the kind that enjoys meowing.”
He suddenly paused, looking over at Bai Lixin, “How about you try meowing?”
Bai Lixin: “?!?”
What did you just say?!
Shen Mo: “What’s wrong? You don’t want to try? This can help you quickly get into character. After all, you’re a thousand-year-old cat demon.”
“Acting is like this. When you portray a character, you truly become them.”
Bai Lixin stared at Shen Mo with a forced smile. Shen Mo’s eyes were light, but a hint of light flashed beneath them.
—He was excited.
Shen Mo: “Hurry up, we need to continue with the scene.”
Under Shen Mo’s repeated urging, Bai Lixin blushed and opened his mouth with embarrassment, letting out a shy, “Meow~”
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In the live broadcast room
[Ah ah ah, just kill me now! Not only did I see God Xin in a dress, but I also heard him say ‘meow.’ God Xin, are you trying to kill me to death today?!”]
[Unintentionally selling meng is the most lethal.]
[Thank you, Bodhisattva Big boss Thank you, Bodhisattva God Xin. Hear me, thank you for warming the four seasons.]
[??? Why does your text come with sound?]
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“Ahem ahem,” Shen Mo covered his mouth and coughed lightly, “Let’s continue.”
‘So cute!
How can someone be this cute?!’
“Although you’re a cat demon, you’re a very well-behaved cat demon. Not only do you not eat people, but you are also sticky and help humans in your daily life.”
Shen Mo calmly extended his arm, saying earnestly, “Come on. Give it a try.”
Bai Lixin: “?!?”
‘I have every reason to suspect I’m currently experiencing workplace sexual harassment!’
Shen Mo gently placed his hand under Bai Lixin’s chin. Acting on instinct, Bai Lixin subconsciously tilted his head onto Shen Mo’s hand.
‘!!’
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Darn instinctive reaction!’
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In the live broadcast room
[The Infinite World prohibits excessive cuteness.]
[ God Xin: Is it my fault for being too cute?]
[How does God Xin manage to be both cool and cute while remaining gentle and considerate?]
[Because he is God Xin!]
