Life countdown begins, ice queen bursts into security room

The film crew moved to a deep valley in Zhangjiajie.

Tang Yingxue sat in the dressing room, and the makeup artist was fixing the jade lotus crown on her head.

This outfit was custom-made; it's made of white ice silk fabric, giving it an ethereal, fairy-like feel when you walk in it.

Tang Yingxue looked at herself in the mirror.

Su Yuyan has been stealing the spotlight on set these past few days.

That woman, taking advantage of her status as an investor, flaunted herself in front of Jiang Fan every day.

She has to turn the tide in today's performance.

"Teacher Tang, the wire work is ready." The assistant pushed open the door.

Tang Yingxue stood up and walked out of the dressing room.

In the center of the set, two large cranes were already in place, and the wire technician was inspecting the steel wires.

Tang Yingxue walked up to the wire instructor.

"Rise to twelve meters."

The wire guide, a man in his thirties, was taken aback when he heard this.

"Teacher Tang, twelve meters is a bit high. The wind is unpredictable in this valley, making it difficult to maintain balance. Why don't you use a stunt double? Use a stunt double for the long shots, and we can lower the stunt double for the close-ups."

"No need for a stunt double." Tang Yingxue straightened her cuffs. "Raise to twelve meters. The shot needs to be a wide shot; a stunt double would easily give it away. I can do it."

She wanted to outshine Su Yuyan and personally complete this challenging entrance, showing everyone what a true diva was.

Yang Shuhua walked over with the script in her hand.

"Yingxue, twelve meters is too dangerous. Our shot doesn't need to be that high; eight meters is enough to achieve the desired effect."

"Director Yang, the higher the better the shot," Tang Yingxue said firmly. "Twelve meters. I'll take full responsibility if anything goes wrong."

Seeing that she couldn't dissuade them, Yang Shuhua had no choice but to let the wire crew comply.

Su Yuyan, wearing a gray cashmere coat, sat on a folding chair next to the monitor.

She held a cup of hot coffee in her hand, coldly watching in Tang Yingxue's direction.

"At your age, you still insist on sticking your neck out." Su Yuyan's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for Tang Yingxue to hear. "Don't be so scared that you wet your pants. You'll embarrass your diva status."

Tang Yingxue turned her head and her gaze met Su Yuyan's.

Their eyes met, and the air crackled with tension.

Jiang Fan sat behind the monitor, looking down at the script, ignoring the verbal sparring between the two women.

We have to finish filming this scene today, because the entire crew will be moving to the next location tomorrow.

Tang Yingxue volunteered to add more scenes, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the visual effect will definitely be even better.

"All departments, prepare!" Yang Shuhua shouted through a megaphone.

The wire crew began fastening Tang Yingxue's seatbelt.

Tang Yingxue adjusted her breathing, formed a mudra with her hands, and assumed the standard posture of Guanyin.

"Scene 38, one take, action!"

The clapperboard closed.

The wire motor started, and Tang Yingxue was slowly hoisted up.

Eight meters, ten meters, twelve meters.

Tang Yingxue was suspended in mid-air, her white clothes fluttering. The camera zoomed in, and the scene on the monitor was indeed beautiful.

She looked down at the ground; it was really high.

Her calves were spinning a little, but she forced a dignified expression and maintained a solemn demeanor.

The wire slowly descended to a position of three or four meters.

A gust of wind swept across the valley.

Tang Yingxue's long dress was swept up by the wind, completely covering her face.

Her vision was obstructed, and she subconsciously loosened her hand seals to pull at her skirt.

The wire harness was broken, and Tang Yingxue spun around in mid-air before falling headfirst.

"ah--"

The wire operator quickly pushed the control lever to try to stabilize her.

However, the crosswind was too strong, and the steel cable swayed violently in mid-air.

Tang Yingxue swung wildly in the sky like a pendulum.

Jiang Fan threw the script on the table, stepped on the camera track car next to him, and leaped into the air at an extremely fast speed.

Tang Yingxue was screaming in mid-air, her eyes closed, her hands flailing wildly.

Jiang Fan caught Tang Yingxue in mid-air, holding onto the wire with one hand to stabilize their descent.

After the two landed safely, Tang Yingxue was still in a daze.

She wrapped her legs tightly around Jiang Fan's waist and held his neck tightly with her arms.

She buried her face in Jiang Fan's shoulder, trembling all over.

The entire audience was silent for a second, then erupted in gasps.

Su Yuyan sat in the chair, biting her lip.

She stared at the two people embracing in the center of the field.

"Shameless scheming bitch," Su Yuyan cursed inwardly.

She usually seems aloof, but when trouble comes, she just tries to climb on men's heels.

Jiang Fan patted Tang Yingxue on the back.

"Chairman Tang, you can come down now."

Tang Yingxue didn't let go; instead, she hugged him even tighter.

"My legs are weak. I can't stand up." Her voice trembled, and she was on the verge of tears.

Jiang Fan lowered his head, his lips brushing against her ear.

"Chairman Tang, your 'Guanyin sitting on a lotus' posture is quite standard."

Tang Yingxue's ears turned bright red. She was filled with shame and indignation, but she couldn't muster any strength and could only slump in Jiang Fan's arms.

Once the crew had gathered around, Jiang Fan put Tang Yingxue down and handed her over to her assistant.

"Rest for half an hour. Change your clothes." Jiang Fan instructed, then turned and walked back to the monitor.

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It was 10 p.m. at the hotel where the film crew was staying.

Jiang Fan was sitting on the sofa reading a script.

An hour ago, Su Yuyan entered his room.

She placed the daytime film crew's expenses on the coffee table and then went straight into the bathroom.

Su Yuyan had just finished showering and was about to come out when there was a knock on the door.

Su Yuyan stood at the bathroom door, her hand that was drying her hair stopped.

Jiang Fan walked to the peephole and took a look.

"Who is it?" Su Yuyan asked in a low voice.

"Tang Yingxue".

Su Yuyan gave a cold laugh.

"Don't tell her I'm here."

Su Yuyan pulled back the blackout curtains and hid inside, wanting to see what Tang Yingxue was doing here in the middle of the night.

Jiang Fan opened the door, and Tang Yingxue stood outside, wearing the same white Guanyin dress she had worn during the day.

The corridor lights shone on her face, revealing her exquisite makeup.

"Is there something you need, Chairman Tang?"

"I was frightened during the day and can't sleep," Tang Yingxue said, looking at him. "I came to see Director Jiang to calm my nerves."

Jiang Fan stepped aside to let Tang Yingxue go in.

He closed the door behind him and locked it.

"How would you like to calm your nerves, Mr. Tang?" Jiang Fan walked to the sofa and sat down.

Tang Yingxue walked up to Jiang Fan and straddled his lap.

"That position from during the day," Tang Yingxue whispered in his ear, "I want to practice it again."

Jiang Fan put his arm around her waist. Guanyin's costume was very complicated, with three layers inside and out.

Tang Yingxue took matters into her own hands and untied the belt around her waist.

The white tulle skirt slipped onto the carpet.

She wasn't wearing anything underneath.

Jiang Fan looked at her; it seemed that Tang Yingxue had made thorough preparations to calm her nerves.

Tang Yingxue wrapped her arms around Jiang Fan's neck.

"Su Yuyan mocked me during the day," Tang Yingxue said softly. "I want to prove I'm better than her."

Jiang Fan picked her up and walked towards the large double bed.

A dozen minutes later, Su Yuyan, barefoot on the carpet and wearing only a bath towel, quietly walked to the bedside.

Tang Yingxue was sitting on Jiang Fan with her eyes closed, completely unaware that there was another person in the room.

Su Yuyan reached out and placed her hands on Tang Yingxue's shoulders.

"Chairman Tang, you're really into it," Su Yuyan's voice rang in Tang Yingxue's ear.