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Zhang Yang picked up the script, tapped it on the table, and drew everyone's attention back.

"Okay, let's start our first script reading now. I hope everyone can quickly understand their characters and get into character more effectively."

And so, the rustling sound of script pages turning filled the meeting room. The complex emotions of tension, excitement, and awe in the hearts of the supporting actors, Zhu Yilong, Qiao Shan, Chen Xiao, and Shu Chang, became the first interesting footnote that could not be told to outsiders before the filming of this movie began.

After the sound of turning the script disappeared, director Zhang Yang broke the silence first: "Okay, let's start with the first scene, where Ko Ching-teng is standing as punishment in the corridor, giving his first inner monologue."

The next second, Zhang Yang immediately got into character, his voice carrying the roguishness and a hint of resentment unique to young men: "The reason I'm so unlucky is because the prettiest girl in the class happens to be sitting in front of me."

When he read this part, he subconsciously glanced at Liu Yifei across from him, and his expression perfectly matched the description in the script.

"Shen Jiayi, a name that will change my life in the future."

When it was Liu Yifei's turn to speak, she cleared her throat slightly and spoke again, her voice cool and detached, with a hint of the aloofness typical of a good student: "Ke Jingteng, can you please stop staring at me? It's so annoying."

Her delivery of lines is superb; in a simple sentence, she perfectly conveys both the impatience of being disturbed and the restraint of good manners.

However, that Taiwanese accent sounded awkward and out of place, which took the audience out of the story.

Despite this, Qiao Shan, who had just met Liu Yifei, was still a little excited: My God, is this the amazing acting skills of the Fairy Sister? Even when she's angry, she sounds so beautiful.

Next was Chen Xiao's scene. He adjusted his non-existent glasses and read in an almost academically serious tone: "Based on my observation, Shen Jiayi wore a new bow hair clip today, which indicates that women's awareness of beauty during puberty is on average 1.3 years earlier than men's..."

"puff...."

Qiao Shan couldn't help but laugh out loud, then immediately covered his mouth, his face turning bright red. His laughter actually eased the tense atmosphere considerably.

Zhang Yang laughed too: "Qiao Shan, your reaction is quite right. That's how A-He should be."

Zhang Yang's gentle guidance relieved Qiao Shan.

When it was Zhu Yilong's turn, he took a deep breath, trying to regain his usual relaxed state: "Old Cao, what's the use of you researching this? Come on, come on, look at the good stuff I got..."

He recited his lines, trying to add some small gestures unique to the character, but his movements still seemed a bit restrained when facing Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei seemed to sense his nervousness and gave him an encouraging smile during a break in their scene together.

That smile made Zhu Yilong's heart skip a beat, and he almost choked on his lines.

With the atmosphere ruined, Zhang Yang simply told everyone to take a break, emphasizing that a balance between work and rest is essential for accomplishing something well.

"Everyone, take a 15-minute break, have some water and relax."

Zhang Yang's words immediately put the supporting actors at ease, and then their true colors were revealed.

Qiao Shan immediately moved closer to Zhu Yilong and whispered, "Yilong, I'm so nervous I'm practically jumping around. Acting opposite these two is so stressful!"

Zhu Yilong nodded in deep agreement, his gaze unconsciously drifting to Liu Yifei, who was whispering something to Zhang Yang: "Yeah, especially when acting with Senior Liu, I'm always afraid I won't be able to keep up."

Chen Xiao remained relatively calm, but admitted, "This kind of pressure is a good thing; it can bring out our best performance."

Shu Chang smiled and encouraged the boys, "Relax, Qianqian is a very nice person!"

After the break, the group reading continued. Perhaps because of the breakthrough they had just experienced, or perhaps because of the professional yet relaxed atmosphere that Zhang Yang, as the director, had consistently created, both Qiao Shan and Zhu Yilong were in increasingly better form.

Soon, Qiao Shan completely let loose, and his natural comedic timing when reciting his funny lines drew bursts of laughter from everyone.

Zhu Yilong gradually found the right persona for Xu Bochun, portraying the simple-mindedness of a landlord's foolish son.

Chen Xiao's serious "data analysis" acting style created a wonderful chemical reaction with the character.

Zhang Yang looked at the team that was gradually getting into the swing of things, and a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

At the end, Zhang Yang summarized: "Today's reading was very successful. I saw the characteristics and potential of each person. Remember how you felt today, remember this perhaps still a little bit nervous and sincere. This will be a valuable experience in your acting career."

After the script reading, everyone stood up. Zhu Yilong, Qiao Shan, and others respectfully said goodbye to Liu Yifei and Zhang Yang in turn. When Liu Yifei smiled, nodded to them, made a cheering gesture, and said "Go for it!", Zhu Yilong and Qiao Shan couldn't hide their joy.

Stepping out of the conference room, Qiao Shan let out a long sigh of relief and excitedly said to Zhu Yilong, "Yilong, we really are making a movie with Liu Yifei and Zhang Yang! It feels like a dream!"

Zhu Yilong glanced back at the closed conference room door, his eyes sparkling with anticipation and determination: "Yes, that's why we must work even harder and absolutely cannot hold back."

Inside the room, Zhang Yang and assistant director Ke Jingteng exchanged a smile. Ke Jingteng said, "Director Zhang, your eye for casting this lineup is truly amazing."

Zhang Yang smiled and accepted the compliment, his gaze deep: "Yes, actors need to fit the role in order to better interpret the character's traits."

Two days later, everyone boarded the plane. After landing, the group went straight to the hotel they had arranged in advance, rested for one night, and then began the intense filming the next day.

The cast and crew of "You Are the Apple of My Eye"!

Zhang Yang had changed into a blue and white retro school uniform. His hair was deliberately messy by the stylist, and the director's calm aura was cleverly hidden. In its place was the unruly demeanor of Ke Jingteng. He was standing in front of the monitor, confirming the camera movement route with the cinematographer for the last time.

Liu Yifei had also styled herself, with a simple ponytail and wearing the same school uniform, yet she still managed to exude a fresh and refined aura. She sat on a rest chair nearby, quietly reading the script, as if she had already isolated herself from the busyness around her.

At the edge of the scene, Zhu Yilong, Qiao Shan, Chen Xiao, and Shu Chang had already taken their positions. They were all wearing school uniforms, but their expressions were different.

Zhu Yilong kept adjusting his breathing, trying to get into character; Qiao Shan seemed a little flustered, occasionally glancing at the director and the female lead; Chen Xiao was expressionless, but his tightly pursed lips betrayed a hint of nervousness; Shu Chang was relatively natural, adjusting his bangs in front of the reflector.

Assistant director Ke Jingteng shouted into a walkie-talkie, "All departments, prepare! Scene one, shot one, the first take of 'Those Years'!"

The clapperboard snapped with a crisp "snap".

Action!