The birth of an actor

Chapter 30 Love Surging Like a Tide

Chapter 30 Love Surging Like a Tide
Because of the distance, An Xin only saw the other person turn their head to look at Fan Bing, and couldn't see the expression on Xie Dong's face.

But Fan Bing could sense that Xie Dong was looking her up and down.

Unfortunately, his eyes were too small, and it was impossible to discern what was in his gaze at that moment.

Xie Dong looked Fan Bing up and down, then nodded.

"Well, it's pretty good."

"Thank you, Teacher Xie Dong."

"Ah."

As the girl thanked him, Xie Dong responded and walked towards the bearded man.

Vivi also walked over.

Only An Xin and Fan Bingbing remained in their respective places, standing like lackeys.

"Brother Dong, shall we begin? Let me explain how we're going to film later..."

Anxin stood aside, listening to the director speak.

I finally understand what the other person meant by "impression".

And believe it or not... this music video has a theme.

The theme is the inner monologue of a boy who has a crush on a "smiling girl." The entire film crew on the rooftop is an expression of his state of mind.

The reason for shooting handheld is to use shaky footage and the messy venue and equipment to express the chaotic feeling in the heart of a boy who has a crush on someone.

Weiwei and Anxin are positioned as smiling girls and boys who secretly admire each other.

The two are experiencing the psychological state of "secretly liking the boy".

Or rather, it's a mental construct of the state one hopes to be in with a girl.

Hmm, that's a bit confusing.

The director was being discreet, but An Xin and Fan Bing both understood.

"Peace of mind" is actually Xie Dong's motto. And Weiwei is that girl named Wu Qiong.

In Xie Dong's mind, his impression of Wu Qiong began when he first saw her walking towards him in a floral dress, and he began to imagine the time they spent together.

We chatted and laughed, I talked and you laughed.

This perfectly corresponds to the lyrics, "I often think of you now, smiling beside me."

That's why the director filmed Anxin and Weiwei in a very casual way amidst the chaotic scenes.

As for Fan Bingbing... her scene isn't here, but in a "sacred" place.

Anxin followed his description and knew that the place must be exquisitely decorated.

Hi.

You should have told me earlier.

If you had said so earlier, wouldn't I have understood?

And they even come up with things like "artistic impressions" that are incomprehensible to most people.

Why bother?
Having understood the director's intention, and having inexplicably completed his first experience facing the camera, though brief, he suddenly realized something.

That is……

Not difficult.

Being an actor doesn't seem difficult at all.

The initial thoughts he had about being nervous and having his heart race when taking photos seemed to be nothing more than wishful thinking from the very beginning.

It's really not difficult at all.

I just don't know if this feeling of mine is what Fan Bingbing meant by "shameless".

But I suppose that's about right?
As he pondered this, he saw Xie Dong nod:
"Okay, let's film it like this then. What am I going to do later?"

"Just follow my instructions... Okay, everyone else, get ready."

Although she didn't know what to prepare, Anxin obediently returned to her seat after hearing this.

……

Anxin discovered that the handheld camera wasn't just filming her and Weiwei, but also the director, Xie Dong, and various staff members.

Don't know why.

but……

"Huh, really?"

"real."

In front of the camera, An Xin stood next to Weiwei, nodded, and said:

"I feel that you look a lot like Wong Cho-han. Has no one mentioned it to you?"

"No, Wang Zuxian is much prettier than me."

"Don't underestimate yourselves; you two share a similar temperament."

"Haha, don't kid me, how can you flatter someone like that?"

"I'm telling the truth, you two are very similar, both of you are the type that leave a deep impression on people at first glance."

"So glib at such a young age."

"Ha~"

That's why people in this era are so simple-minded.

The clichéd methods for pursuing girls that are commonplace in later generations, when applied here, are so simple that Weiwei's eyes start to sparkle with delight as she looks at Anxin.

Fortunately, the two weren't talking loudly, so the director couldn't hear them. And Xie Dong was also striking a pose every now and then... otherwise, seeing his girlfriend being teased like that by a handsome underage boy would have been incredibly upsetting for the bearded man.

In this relaxed filming environment, after Xie Dong struck a few "very handsome" poses, the director waved his hand:

"Okay, let's take a break. Dong-ge, next part you're supposed to sing in front of the camera, bring the recorder..."

"Thank you for your hard work, sister."

Hearing Anxin's words, the girl's eyes narrowed into slits.

It was a little past 4 p.m., and although the sun had begun to set, there was actually very little shadow on the rooftop. Most of the shadow was concentrated on the canopy where Xie Dong was resting.

Anxin certainly didn't receive that treatment, so she obediently huddled in the barely remaining shadow by the door, wiping the sweat from her neck.

At this moment, Fan Bing appeared out of nowhere, looked at An Xin, and sneered:
"Hey, you Casanova, you're having a good chat."

"?"

Anxin looked up at the girl who was looking down at her, and said somewhat speechlessly:
"Jealous?"

"Pooh!"

The girl rolled her eyes.

According to later accounts, her current inner monologue is, "You bastard, you've almost hooked that woman up."

Unfortunately, she didn't understand the description and just rolled her eyes and sneered:

"Anyway, you seemed to be having a good time chatting. Hmm, I think you're ready to graduate. I won't need to teach you anymore."

"Ha~"

Hearing her somewhat resentful words, Anxin chuckled softly and asked:

"Where were you just now? I didn't see you."

"It was so hot in the hallway. I told the director I was worried my makeup would run, so I hid inside... What were you guys talking about just now?" "Complimenting her. Complimenting her looks, complimenting her beauty, making her happy, so she can avoid looking at the camera as much as possible and smile more naturally. Then I can finish work earlier."

"Yo yo yo~"

Fan Bing sneered:
"You think you're so capable? You talk as if you have so much experience."

"That's not quite it. But..."

Looking at the bearded man constantly instructing Xie Dong on the scene, he suddenly said:
"It's not difficult."

"Uh……"

"Actually, it's just about ignoring the camera and acting out the director's instructions. It's not difficult; you've got the hang of it."

Anxin's gaze gradually widened, turning to the setting sun to the side:
"I kept telling myself: I like her, I like her, I want to make her happy, I want to see her smile. I threw away my shame and ignored the fact that she is actually the director's girlfriend..."

"So, do you like her?"

The girl suddenly said something.

He stared intently at Anxin's face.

But Anxin didn't look at her; instead, she looked into the distance and continued:

"I will continue to like her until the director yells 'cut'."

"..."

Fan Bing felt her eyes start to twitch.

but……

Suddenly, she noticed the change in Anxin's eyes.

It's hard to explain, but I could see a surge of love...

She didn't understand how An Xin did it, but it was true that just a moment ago he was staring into the distance, chatting and daydreaming, but now his eyes were completely different.

That love was like a tidal wave.

It's still a big tide.

surging.

She turned her head in confusion, then fell silent.

Because... that older sister named Weiwei was walking over with a bottle of water.

"Don't worry, here you go."

"Thank you, Sister Vivi."

Anxin sprang up with a "whoosh," her face beaming with joy.

"You're welcome. Have some water to cool off. It's still a bit hot here, so don't get heatstroke."

"Mmm, hehe..."

His face was beaming with joy, and the boy's eyes... were simply... amazing in Fan Bing's eyes!

In modern terms, he truly showed deep affection even towards dogs.

It was so cheesy and made her get goosebumps.

But it is precisely this state of mind that makes Fan Bing unconsciously act somewhat absurdly.

You two just met, and she already has a boyfriend.

How can you like her so much?

And considering what Anxin said earlier...

Oh my god.

Is this what experiential learning is all about?
Are all experientialists this twisted?
As she was pondering this, the director called out:
"Alright, get ready to begin. Anxin, Weiwei, you two get ready."

"Okay, Director. Sister Vivi, shall we go?"

"Ha, okay."

Weiwei didn't look at Fan Bing even once from beginning to end.

Instead, her eyes lit up when she looked at this handsome young man.

It gradually began to give off a NTR-like vibe.

Anxin put her sunglasses back on, covering her eyes that looked at the dog with such affection.

……

So, hiding in the shadows, Fan Bing watched An Xin flirt with girls until around 5 p.m., when, amidst the strains of "The book says lovers can share the moon even when separated by a thousand miles," she heard the director call her name.

"Okay, the last scene, the sun is just right. Bingbing, it's your turn."

Fan Bingbing snapped out of her daze and immediately rushed out:
"Here you are, Director."

"Okay, just face the camera, turn to the side, and show your best smile..."

"Ok."

Fan Bing responded and stepped into the sunlight as instructed by the director…

The director was not satisfied with her smile the first time.

The second time, it was too stiff.

the third time……

After several takes, perhaps because it was too sudden, her smiles failed to resonate with the director.

Just then, Fan Bing suddenly noticed An Xin's side.

Anxin and Weiwei were talking about something, then Anxin bowed politely to her and took a few steps back.

Then, in the sunlight, he took off his sunglasses.