Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 6, once I've learned it, I'll play it for you.
Li Wu saw the man's face, as handsome as a god's, and heard his voice, gentler than the hazy moonlight, fall—

"Yeah."

These two simple words, devoid of any questions or counter-questions, seem more like a statement that requires no answer.

Li Wu's face flushed slightly. She glanced at her rather "messy" palms, but still held her breath and carefully took the hand, saying softly, "Thank you."

The soft, delicate handkerchief was held in Li Wu's hand as if she were holding a piece of fine white jade.

Although it was so light that it weighed almost nothing, Li Wu felt as if it were pulling at her heart.

The surroundings were quiet, with the occasional sound of string and wind instruments drifting through the air.

Looking at the refined and elegant man before her, Li Wu felt that although he was so close, he was more ethereal and cold than the moonlight in the sky.

Are you here to listen to music too?

When Li Wu faced him, she naturally felt a bit nervous and awkward, and asked him somewhat awkwardly.

Hear the words.

Zhou Jinghuai, dressed in a black suit and standing tall and elegant, glanced indifferently at Li Wu's ten bandaged fingers, his gaze unreadable. Instead of answering, he asked, "What can you do? Guzheng?"

Her clear, gentle voice was like snowmelt dripping from a mountaintop onto jade, extremely pleasant to the ear.

Li Wu, who had only been learning the guzheng for a month, felt inexplicably guilty upon hearing this, and replied, "I know a little bit."

There was a pause.

Li Wu added, emphasizing, "I've only been learning for a month. Tonight, I came with my teacher to be her assistant."

After saying that, Li Wu herself didn't know what the point of her last emphasis was.

Upon hearing this, the man's refined and elegant features remained unmoved, and he simply said, "I might listen if I have the chance."

At the time, Li Wu thought it was just something the man said casually and had nothing to do with 'comfort'.

If there's anything to say, to exaggerate a bit, it's just that when you see someone fall down in front of you, you casually ask if they're alright.

But I don’t know.

Just minutes earlier, a nationally renowned master of traditional Chinese music was playing background music in a men's private room.

But Li Wu didn't know what she was thinking at the time; as if possessed, she blurted out in a moment of impulse:
"Once I've fully mastered it, I'll play it for you if you still want to hear it."

……

Li Wu joined the team a few days ahead of schedule at the end of the month.

She gets very few roles now, so she has relatively more free time.

Only a few other lead actors will be on set on the first day of filming.

On the day of the official filming, the production crew gave Li Wu a costume from the film and told her to change into it in the temporary dressing room set up in the back. They also planned to shoot a few scenes first for later promotional purposes.

As soon as Li Wu stepped into the dressing room, a commotion arose outside the film set.

"Director Shen? He actually came?"

"Holy crap! There were rumors that Director Shen Yichen would be the assistant director for our show, and it turns out it's true!"

"With national heartthrob Wen Zhiyuan, genius director Shen Yichen, and the production team of renowned director Jiang, this drama is definitely going to be a hit, right?"

"Of course! Each of these three alone is guaranteed to have both a good reputation and high viewership, let alone the three of them working together this time!"

"Director Shen is so handsome! He could easily rely on his looks, but he chooses to rely on his talent!"

"I've liked him for so long, such a young and famous director!!!"

"With your arrival, half the attention in the crew will be on you."

Director Jiang was sitting behind the machine making adjustments when he sensed someone sitting down beside him. Without looking up, he spoke.

"It's my fault for not getting all the attention," a voice with a slight smile followed.

Shen Yichen was dressed in a white casual outfit, looking relaxed and carefree, with a kind of leisurely and elegant air.

Director Jiang had known Shen Yichen for many years and knew his personality, so he didn't banter with him. He simply asked, "Are you going to work on a group this time, or just watch from the sidelines?"

Shen Yichen has been famous for many years, and almost all the films he has directed have won awards.

He has been preparing a serious drama for several years, which is also the first TV series he plans to transition from film to television.

Director Jiang is a very popular director in the industry and is good at ensemble dramas.

So Shen Yichen came to him to "learn from his experience".

"It depends."

A faint smile graced Shen Yichen's handsome face, and he spoke calmly, "If Director Jiang is willing to give up his directing position, I wouldn't mind."

Director Jiang then turned to look at him and laughed, "Isn't the position of president of Huanyu enough for you? You've come here to usurp the throne."

Have you found a suitable replacement for the "white moonlight" character you played in the drama?

Shen Yichen changed the subject and started talking about other topics.

Of all the characters in the drama "The World's Destiny," Shen Yichen only asked about this one, which was simply because Director Jiang had complained about it to him many times.

A gentle and aloof beauty reminiscent of the Jiangnan region. She must possess both ethereal and captivating beauty, and a pure and innocent temperament.

Finding someone who fits the role is like finding a needle in a haystack.

Hear the words.

Director Jiang seemed to have thought of something, sat up straight, and was about to have a serious talk with Shen Yichen, "You know what, I actually found someone like that. The day of the audition, I knew she was the one at first glance..."

Before Director Jiang could finish speaking, a clear and pure voice rang out from not far away—

"Director Jiang, is this outfit appropriate for me?"

Shen Yichen was startled when he heard the voice and subconsciously raised his head.

A beautiful and lively face, so rare in the world, suddenly appeared before his eyes.

Li Wu has already changed into her costume and the corresponding makeup and hairstyle for the play.

The young girl, dressed in a green robe, was ethereal and otherworldly.

She wore no ornaments whatsoever. Her long, flowing hair was held up with only a single wooden hairpin.

Her beautiful and innocent face is stunningly gorgeous at first glance, leaving a lasting impression.

In that instant, it was as if she had just stepped out of a hazy, misty ink painting of Jiangnan.

The hustle and bustle around the film set fell silent instantly, and everything else paled in comparison to her.

In silence.

Director Jiang turned his head and looked at Shen Yichen, whose gaze was still fixed on the girl. His low and indifferent tone revealed no emotion.

"Is the female lead for your drama still undecided?"

(End of this chapter)