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

After seeing the person off, Wang Xuan returned to room 302.

Seeing him come in, Liu Shishi stood up and said shyly, "Master... I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Wang Xuan sat down opposite her: "I didn't teach you anything, so don't call me master. It's not like I'm causing you any trouble."

Liu Shishi refilled his cup with tea: "The method you taught me last time worked really well, and the director even praised me."

Wang Xuan took a sip, moistened his lips, and looked at Liu Shishi: "Xu Tianfu wanted to recommend you for a co-production, but I refused. You don't hate me, do you?"

"Of course not." Liu Shishi shook her head and said shyly, "He wanted to recommend your girlfriend, not me."

Speaking of this, Wang Xuan wanted to ask her why she came to work as a waitress.

"What's wrong with your clothes? Why are you helping out at a hotel?"

Liu Shishi looked down at the apron she was wearing and said matter-of-factly, "The film crew usually finishes early, so Aunt Yang asked me to come and have some fun. I saw that the restaurant was too busy, so I helped out."

What she didn't say was that, worried she wouldn't like the food on set, Wang Ma arranged for someone to deliver meals to her, treating her like a special guest...

Wang Xuan looked at Liu Shishi, wondering what this girl meant.

The two don't usually communicate much, and they don't seem to be looking for a romantic relationship. When they meet, the other person calls him "Master".

But she frequently interacted with Wang Ma, truly treating herself as Wang's daughter-in-law.

Could it be that she's eyeing Old Wang's family fortune?

Its heart is awkward!

"Don't look at me like that." Liu Shishi's ears were red, and she was a little shy.

Wang Xuan snapped out of his daze, feeling embarrassed as he stared at her. He coughed lightly and explained why he had refused the pre-selected female lead:

"Hengdian has just entered the film production business, picking up the garbage projects that others don't want. Acting in them won't do your career any good."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi's resentment vanished instantly, assuming that Wang Xuan minded her taking on roles under the guise of being his girlfriend.

So it was for her own good. I felt a warm glow inside.

The two drank tea and chatted casually, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Liu Shishi is a quiet person, but during conversations, she always initiates topics and responds appropriately.

When talking about the drama she is currently filming, Liu Shishi said with some distress: "The character Long Kui has two different personalities, which is too difficult to play."

"Didn't you just say that the techniques I taught you were very useful?"

Liu Shishi tilted her head cutely: "I'm not very smart, I didn't learn what you taught me last time."

Wang Xuan shook his head speechlessly.

When "Chinese Paladin 3" aired, it was very popular, and Liu Shishi gained a lot of fans because of Long Kui's tragic fate.

"Just act according to your understanding, don't overthink it."

"Okay, whatever you say, great director."

Liu Shishi looked at Wang Xuan and tentatively asked, "If you have time, could you visit me on set?"

"We'll see, the filming schedule is a bit tight."

"Oh, okay then."

Liu Shishi was somewhat disappointed and lowered her head to drink her tea.

···

In the afternoon, Liu Shishi returned to the film set; she had come over because she didn't have any scenes to film in the morning.

"Mom, next time Liu Shishi comes, don't ask her for help again. She's a celebrity, after all. If she gets photographed and the photos get out, it won't be good for her reputation."

"Alright, you've learned to consider others now." Wang Ma's eyes were full of smiles.

Wang Xuan ignored his mother's teasing; he was mainly thinking of himself.

If he were to be photographed by paparazzi, and a female celebrity were to help out at his restaurant, he would be unable to explain himself.

Wang Xuan didn't rush to the hotel where the film crew was staying. He rested well at home for the night and sent his address to his assistant, asking her to pick him up the next morning.

The following day, Hengdian VIP Hotel.

The launch event for 【The Hunt】 was held here.

Compared to when China Film Group had to invite the media for "Back to Youth", this time even without paying travel expenses, some media outlets were willing to report on it.

The reason is simple: Wang Xuan has popularity, and two award-winning actors, Ge You and Li Xuejian, have joined the cast.

"This is a story about human nature. An unintentional lie seems inexplicable no matter how you try to explain it, because prejudice in people's hearts is a mountain..."

"..."

After the press conference concluded and a ceremony was held to pay homage to Guan Yu, filming officially began for "The Hunt".

"Scene One, Act One, Action!"

Ge You's appearance was designed based on the stereotypical image of a divorced man.

He had a sallow complexion and wore glasses.

His already thin frame became even more pronounced after makeup, with sunken cheeks and stubble, giving him the typical look of a middle-aged, honest man.

In the footage, Ge You perfectly portrays the male lead's shyness, introversion, and tone of voice and demeanor.

It was this warm personality that made the group of children feel at ease and thus become one of them.

The young protagonist, who has never experienced fatherly love, develops unusual feelings.

Chen Kaige announced to the public that "Mei Lanfang" will be competing in the Berlin International Film Festival.

Some media outlets couldn't sit still and started praising it excessively.

"Director Chen Kaige will be a strong contender for next year's Golden Bear Award."

"Chen Kaige's return to biographical films is something other filmmakers don't want to encounter."

It's as if the country's top director is returning to the palace.

In an inconspicuous corner, there was a report on the launch event for the game "The Hunt".

The cast and crew of "Chinese Paladin 3".

The atmosphere on set was quite subtle when filming first began.

It's upsetting for anyone to have a role that's already been announced snatched away, and humans are naturally inclined to sympathize with the underdog.

Tang Yan received sympathy from most of the crew.

Yang Mi, the instigator, is not someone who can be easily manipulated. Thanks to her relationship with Hu Ge and her pleasant manner, she quickly became one of the crew members.

The victim, Tang Yan, became the one being neglected and was forced to take the initiative to mend her relationship with Yang Mi.

"Wang Xuan is my junior from school. We get along well and chat on QQ often. I'll take you guys to visit the set sometime."

Yang Mi only found out from the news report that Wang Xuan's new drama had started filming in Hengdian, but that didn't stop her from bragging to the other lead actors.

It's a prestigious thing to know and be close to a director who has earned hundreds of millions of yuan.

"Honey, what are you guys talking about? He's a big director, do you usually only talk about film art?" Liu Shishi asked abruptly.

"Yes, my junior Wang Xuan is currently filming this drama. I even gave him some advice when he was writing the script."

Yang Mi said confidently, "Anyway, they're not going to verify it, so we'll just make it sound convincing."

A sly glint flashed in Liu Shishi's eyes, confirming that Yang Mi was lying and that Wang Xuan was not the type to talk about art.

"What story does the script tell?"

Hu Ge immediately became interested and asked curiously.

Yang Mi pursed her lips: "I can't reveal the details; it's a matter of principle."

Seeing that Yang Mi was still pretending, Liu Shishi suggested, "There are only two scenes tomorrow. After filming, why don't you take us to visit the set?"

"Let's do it another day, I have something to do tomorrow."

Yang Mi waved her hand guiltily.

It was just a little act, why did you take it so seriously?

"He's not just bragging to us, is he?" Tang Yan asked at the opportune moment.

Hu Ge and Liu Shishi cast questioning glances at her, and Yang Mi, feeling a little embarrassed, immediately said:

"You don't believe me, right? Then I'll take you to visit the set tomorrow, but remember, don't ask questions you shouldn't ask, and you'll have to pay for everything you need for the visit."

I visited the set of "Back to Youth" before, so we have some connection. It's unlikely that becoming a director with hundreds of millions in revenue would make me turn my back on you!

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi doubted that she had guessed correctly and decided to ask Wang Xuan tomorrow if what Yang Mi said was true.