Huayu: I was immediately ensnared by Jing Tian as soon as I entered the industry.

When Jing Tian and Chai Biyun arrived at the film set, the crew was already filming.

Looking at the crew of more than a dozen people, the two women were filled with bewilderment; this was completely different from what they had imagined.

I didn't see any of the things a normal film crew should have, such as lights, cameras, and track vehicles.

Instead, a group of people were gathered around the edge of a pit that was more than a meter deep, looking focused, as if they were ready to be called upon at any moment.

"Biyun, aren't we filming a movie? Why can't we see the actors or the cameras?"

Jing Tian blinked her big eyes, looking completely bewildered.

"I don't know either." Chai Biyun shook her head. "We'll go ask them later."

Lu Yang looked at the monitor and saw Wang Xuan's face, which had turned pale due to lack of oxygen, his eyes were bloodshot, and his curled-up body was trembling slightly.

He really wanted to yell "Cut!", but he held back.

Before each shoot, Wang Xuan would remind him not to call a halt unless a distress signal was sent, and to shoot as much footage as possible for post-production editing.

dong dong dong...

Hearing the sound of the cover plate being tapped, and simultaneously hearing Wang Xuan's voice through his headset, Lu Yang shouted:

"This one's done, quickly remove the cover."

The crew members standing by the pit skillfully dug away the soil on the coffin lid, lifted the heavy wooden planks, and pulled Wang Xuan, whose body was soaked through, out.

This scene terrified Jing Tian and Chai Biyun, who had come to visit the set. They had never heard of filming with someone buried in a coffin.

Seeing Wang Xuan's listless state of mind, they were so shocked that they were speechless.

Sitting in the chair, Wang Xuan greedily inhaled the fresh air, which gave him a feeling that it was wonderful to be alive.

Lying in a confined space for extended periods while also performing presents a significant challenge to his mental well-being.

"Wang Xuan, are you... alright?"

Upon hearing a sweet voice, Wang Xuan turned around and saw Jing Tian standing behind him, a hint of concern flashing in her eyes.

"Why are you two here?" Wang Xuan was quite surprised. They weren't particularly close, so he didn't expect the two of them to come visit the set.

"What, you're not welcome?" Chai Biyun glared, still remembering how Wang Xuan had complained about her small breasts.

"I wouldn't dare, of course you're welcome." Wang Xuan forced a smile on his pale face, which looked rather eerie.

"You've seen it, doesn't it feel different from a normal film crew?"

"Hmm, this is the first time I've seen someone bury someone in a coffin and act it out."

Jing Tian asked curiously, "Wang Xuan, what's the story of this movie?"

Wang Xuan patted his somewhat stiff legs and replied without looking up:

"It tells the story of a person whose illusions are shattered. The protagonist is brainwashed by the media and by the people around him, gradually creating a perfect world in his imagination. When he discovers that it's all fake, it's too late."

Wang Xuan briefly summarized the content of his version of "Buried Alive".

Jing Tian wanted to ask more details, which piqued her curiosity, but Lu Yang interrupted her.

"Let Wang Xuan rest for a bit; he'll be buried again soon."

Hearing this, Jing Tian nodded obediently. She had seen the harsh filming conditions and knew that the crew really needed to rest.

"No need, it's nice to have someone to talk to; it helps relieve feelings of boredom."

The feeling of being trapped in a narrow, confined coffin, with no one to turn to for help, can be devastating and easily lead to claustrophobia.

Wang Xuan vaguely remembered that the male lead in the original version had this disease.

"By the way, Xiaotian, there's a character in this movie who doesn't have to appear on screen. Can you do the voice acting for me?"

The male protagonist has a fiancée, and they had a brief phone call, but it was a real test of his emotional expression.

"Ah~" Jing Tian hesitated for a moment, then said somewhat uncertainly, "Can I?"

She has a clear understanding of her own acting skills and is afraid of holding the team back.

"Hey, there's a living person in front of you now, what about me?" Chai Biyun complained, looking like she would bite Wang Xuan if he dared to refuse her.

"I have a voiceover for a telephone operator that I can give you."

"Your voice is so beautiful, you've come to the right place," Chai Biyun said smugly.

"What are the characteristics of the character I'm going to voice?" Jing Tian asked.

"The male protagonist's fiancée has two conversations. The first is a voice message, in a relaxed tone with a slight complaint."

In their last phone call, upon learning that the male protagonist was about to die, she became extremely agitated and broke down, her voice filled with reluctance…

Wang Xuan was analyzing for Jing Tian the two states she needed to portray in the voice acting, which were the main points where the male lead's emotions gradually broke down.

"I haven't had any professional training in voice acting, and I'm afraid I won't do a good job."

This reminded Wang Xuan that he was only thinking about getting the two of them for free and forgot that they were still freshmen. He might not be able to handle the emotional transmission well.

"You guys give it a try first, and if it doesn't work, we'll find someone with a professional background." Wang Xuan left himself an out.

"Hmph, we definitely can."

Chai Biyun was very confident in herself. This was her first time working with a film crew, and she was very proactive.

They chatted idly, one sentence after another, and the three of them became happier and happier as they talked, and even added each other on QQ.

"Remember to leave a comment for me," Chai Biyun said.

"Childish, how old are you to still be playing this?" Wang Xuan retorted with a laugh.

Before Chai Biyun could even lash out, more crew members came to visit the set.

"Old Zhu, what brings you here?"

"I heard you were filming a movie here, so I came to check it out."

When Zhu Yilong heard at school that Wang Xuan was making a movie, he could only describe his surprise.

Not long ago, he was asking when he would get to act in a movie, and in the blink of an eye, he was playing the male lead. This surprised him and made him a little envious.

Several prop coffins were placed on the set; someone unfamiliar with the place might mistake it for a coffin shop.

"You... you're lying inside filming," Zhu Yilong asked, pointing to the coffin.

"Mm." Wang Xuan nodded slightly.

···

After chatting with the three for a while, Wang Xuan felt much better, but filming had to continue.

To demonstrate the state of oxygen deprivation, Wang Xuan held his breath underwater for three minutes in front of the three of them before lying down in the coffin and being buried in the pit.

The scene before them still shocked Jing Tian and the other two, even though they were mentally prepared.

Their dedication completely stunned them.

"Wang Xuan is working too hard; even a movie star wouldn't be this good."

Zhu Yilong's praise was met with nods of agreement from Jing Tian and Chai Biyun.

The three watched for a while, then left with great admiration, having gained a new understanding of acting.

Half an hour later, a weary Wang Xuan was helped out by two senior students. His eyelids were drooping and his lips were pale.

"Senior Brother Lu, how was this part?"

"Excellent! If we maintain this momentum, the filming time might be even shorter." Lu Yang was very excited.

Before filming began, Wang Xuan mentioned going to a film festival. He thought it was a joke, but judging from the footage shot these past few days, winning an award isn't out of the question.

Even just being shortlisted is a huge encouragement for them.