Chapter 1264: Let’s Do It Again
Thinking about these things, Jiang Xinyue naturally got distracted, her thoughts wandering too far, completely out of it.
Again, Lu Xingzhi began playing the piano for the third time.
This time, Jiang Xinyue’s gaze on the stage was without problem, but when she met He Yan’s eyes, it was too indifferent.
Or rather, too cold.
"Jiang Xinyue, can you do this or not? Is that the expression of someone looking at a loved one? That’s looking at a stranger!" Yan Zedong’s temper flared up, his anger immense.
"I’m sorry, Director. Let’s do it once more! I’ll adjust myself," Jiang Xinyue’s face flushed red. It was difficult for her to become the lead actress; she took a deep breath and began to adjust herself.
"If you can’t do it, leave early," Yan Zedong said, face darkened.
He looked towards the stage at Lu Xingzhi, "Little Zhi Liao, I’m very sorry, we need to do it again."
"It’s okay, let’s do it again!" Lu Xingzhi was quite alright without any sign of impatience.
Again.
"Cut!"
"Cut!!"
"Cut, cut, cut, cut!!!"
"..."
After about a dozen times, Yan Zedong couldn’t help but roar, "Jiang Xinyue, do you want to continue filming or not? Don’t think because you’re arranged by the investors I won’t dare to show you the door. After acting for so many years, is this all you have?
I’m giving you one last chance; if you fail again, you’re out. We’ve rehearsed this scene so many times already, isn’t that enough?"
"Director, I promise, there won’t be another time," Jiang Xinyue actually had a bit of a scheme; if she could make Lu Xingzhi repeat playing a few more times, even if it didn’t result in sore fingers, it might cause frustration, leading to mistakes during the recital.
Even if there weren’t mistakes, the level might be problematic.
"Then I’ll give you one last chance," Yan Zedong said through gritted teeth.
He didn’t even have the face to say anything to Lu Xingzhi, "Little Zhi Liao, I’m really sorry, it’s the last time. If this doesn’t work, we won’t bother you anymore."
"Alright. It’s okay, don’t be angry," Lu Xingzhi always had a good attitude. Since she agreed, naturally, she would give her best.
The thirteenth time, Jiang Xinyue seriously got into the state, though not perfect, it was far better than before.
The director didn’t have the face to tell Lu Xingzhi to go again.
After all, she had a recital today!
Eventually, this scene ended, with Chen Yang’s part coming up next, also here.
"Little Zhi Liao, thank you," Yan Zedong truly felt guilty. To avoid having Lu Xingzhi play the piano many times, he had already rehearsed this scene.
Yet who knew Jiang Xinyue still had so many problems.
"You’re welcome." Lu Xingzhi smiled slightly, "Filmmakers naturally strive for excellence, I understand."
Not saying anything else, just based on this graciousness, Yan Zedong felt quite pleased.
He had encountered those big-name actresses before. If it were them, they would’ve lost their temper long ago.
After all, being a pianist, the disposition is different.
"Little Zhi Liao, I’m really sorry, I didn’t do it on purpose. I just get nervous in front of an idol. If you’re upset, feel free to scold me! Or hit me if you want."
Jiang Xinyue playfully stuck out her tongue, standing in front of Lu Xingzhi, leaned her head forward, closed her eyes, looking like she was allowing Lu Xingzhi to deal with her as she pleased.