He plays Feng Yuxiu, and his girlfriend is a fairy-like beauty.

The next morning, when Ye Mo arrived at the film set, he sensed that the atmosphere was different.

Good morning, Teacher Ye!

The stagehands greeted him from afar, their smiles much more genuine than yesterday's.

"Teacher Ye, have you had breakfast? There are steamed buns here."

"Teacher Ye, the dressing room is ready for you. This way, please."

As Ye Mo walked along, he was greeted by voices all the while.

Yesterday he couldn't even name a few people, but today he's suddenly "Teacher Ye".

He smiled, knowing full well that news of last night's scene had already spread throughout the entire crew.

……

In the rest area, Wang Qianyuan was holding a cup of coffee and chatting with Li Dongxue.

"Have you heard?" Li Dongxue lowered his voice, "During last night's scene, Nie Yuan almost couldn't catch it."

Wang Qianyuan raised an eyebrow: "Who said that?"

"The crew said that Director Lu exploded on the spot, but not in anger, but in excitement. He patted the newcomer on the shoulder and said, 'Add more in the future.'"

"Add what?"

"Added lines. That kid changed the script and added a scene."

Wang Qianyuan took a sip of coffee and remained silent.

He's been in this business for twenty years; he's seen it all.

When newcomers revise lyrics, nine out of ten get a severe scolding.

He had never seen a director pat him on the shoulder and say, "Add more."

"You believe it?" Wang Qianyuan asked.

"I don't believe it," Li Dongxue shook his head, "but the rumors are quite detailed."

Just then, Nie Yuan came out of the dressing room.

"What are you talking about?" Nie Yuan walked over and plopped down on the chair next to him.

"I'm talking to you." Wang Qianyuan looked at him. "What happened in last night's scene?"

Nie Yuan laughed, not a perfunctory laugh, but a genuine laugh that he found it amusing.

"You don't believe me?" He leaned back in his chair. "Let me tell you, that kid really has something. I was standing right across from him, and when he opened his mouth, my mind went blank for a fraction of a second."

Li Dongxue almost spilled his coffee.

Wang Qianyuan's brows furrowed as well.

He knew Nie Yuan well; he didn't like to praise people, and he certainly wouldn't brag about newcomers.

If he says there's something, then there really is something.

"What words were changed?" Wang Qianyuan asked.

Nie Yuan mimicked Ye Mo's tone, tilting his head and smiling, "Just two paragraphs, but the feeling—tsk, I can't describe it, you'll know when you see it for yourself."

Wang Qianyuan and Li Dongxue exchanged a glance but neither responded.

……

At the entrance to the dressing room, Liu Sishi was touching up her makeup.

Her makeup artist came over again, this time with an even more excited expression than yesterday.

"Sishi, have you heard? That newcomer last night completely dominated Nie Yuan!"

Liu Sishi opened her eyes and glanced at the makeup artist in the mirror: "Who told you that?"

"The whole crew is saying it! They're saying that Director Lu decided on the spot that not a single word of that scene could be cut."

Liu Sishi didn't speak, but her heart was already churning.

When she saw Ye Mo yesterday, she thought he was just another rich kid that some investor had put in there.

Handsome, well-connected, and able to suddenly appear on set—she'd seen plenty of people like that in the industry.

Most of them are just there to gain experience; they leave after filming and can't even remember their lines.

But a newcomer who even Nie Yuan couldn't suppress...

She hasn't met him yet.

"Sister Sishi, look, he's here." The makeup artist gestured with her lips towards the outside.

Liu Sishi followed her gaze.

Ye Mo was walking over from the film set, wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, holding a bottle of water in his hand.

The way he walks is still as lazy as yesterday, but for some reason, he looks much better today.

……

"Ye Mo!"

Nie Yuan called out from afar and waved to him.

Ye Mo paused for a moment, then walked over.

"Come here, let me introduce you to a few people." Nie Yuan stood up, patted Ye Mo on the shoulder, and turned to Wang Qianyuan and Li Dongxue. "This is Wang Qianyuan, and this is Li Dongxue. They are the main actors in our play, and you'll have many scenes together in the future."

Ye Mo bowed slightly: "Hello, Teacher Wang. Hello, Teacher Li."

Wang Qianyuan glanced at him and nodded: "Sit down."

Li Dongxue nodded without saying anything, but the scrutiny in his eyes was less intense than yesterday.

Nie Yuan called out towards the dressing room again, "Sishi! Come here for a second!"

Liu Sishi hesitated for a moment, but still walked over.

"This is Liu Sishi," Nie Yuan introduced, "the female lead of our drama."

Ye Mo looked at Liu Sishi and nodded politely: "Hello, Teacher Liu."

Liu Sishi looked at him, her gaze lingering on his face for two seconds.

He's really handsome.

But the entertainment industry is not short of handsome men.

She smiled and said, "I heard you managed to subdue Nie Yuan last night?"

Ye Mo quickly waved his hand: "No, no, it's because Teacher Nie taught me so well..."

"Don't be modest on his behalf," Nie Yuan interjected from the side. "I said, I didn't catch it, and that's that. The more you're modest on his behalf, the more face I lose."

Ye Mo opened his mouth, unsure how to respond.

Liu Sishi glanced at him, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

This guy is quite interesting.

He is unassuming, not boastful, and knows how to be humble when praised.

Unlike those nouveau riche who get arrogant and conceited after achieving a little success.

"Alright, you all know each other now." Nie Yuan clapped his hands. "From now on, we'll all be in the same group, so don't be so formal. Ye Mo, if you don't understand something, just ask. These are all senior colleagues; they won't mess with you."

Wang Qianyuan snorted: "Stop assigning us work."

Li Dongxue laughed too: "Exactly, can't you teach yourself?"

"I taught him, what are you doing?" Nie Yuan said confidently, "We're all in the same group, let's share the burden."

Everyone laughed.

Ye Mo stood to the side and smiled along.

But he knew in his heart that these people weren't trying to get close to him; they were just giving Nie Yuan face.

They hadn't witnessed his strength firsthand; they had only "heard" about it.

True recognition will have to be earned through future interactions with the other actor.

At least the door is open.

He was no longer the young master who had been parachuted in, but the newcomer that Nie Yuan said had some talent.

……

Liu Sishi returned to the dressing room, and the makeup artist leaned over and asked, "Sishi, how is it? Doesn't it look even more handsome up close?"

"It's alright," Liu Sishi said, closing her eyes again in a nonchalant tone.

But he was still replaying Ye Mo's appearance in his mind.

Black T-shirt, jeans, slightly messy hair, and eyes that crinkle into a line when she smiles.

It's unpretentious and natural, and it's very pleasing to the eye.

"I heard he didn't sign with a company," the makeup artist added.

Liu Sishi opened her eyes: "Didn't sign it?"

"No, I worked alone. My first film was 'Kung Fu Jungle' directed by Chan Tak-sing, where I played a villain and acted opposite Tsang Zitan."

Liu Sishi was stunned for a moment.

He wasn't signed with a company, and in his first film, he acted opposite Zeng Zidan. In his second film, Nie Yuan couldn't keep up with him.

Who exactly is this person?

She looked out the window again.

Ye Mo was sitting with Wang Qianyuan and the others, chatting about something, and laughing quite happily.

Liu Sishi looked away, her lips twitching involuntarily.

interesting.

……

Lunchtime, lunchbox time.

Ye Mo was squatting in the corner with a lunchbox in his hand when Nie Yuan came over with a lunchbox in his hand and squatted down next to him.

"Do you have any scenes to film this afternoon?" Nie Yuan asked.

"There was one, with Teacher Wang." Ye Mo took a bite of rice.

"Wang Qianyuan?" Nie Yuan smiled. "Then I'll have to go see him."

"What are you looking at?"

"Let's see if you can still keep Wang Qianyuan in check." Nie Yuan patted him on the shoulder. "Go for it, I believe in you."

Ye Mo almost choked on his food.

"Teacher Nie, you just love making a scene."

"Of course." Nie Yuan stood up, picked up his lunchbox and left, but after a couple of steps he turned back. "By the way, for the scene this afternoon, if you need to add any more lines, tell Wang Qianyuan beforehand. He's not like me; he's thin-skinned and easily gets impatient."

Ye Mo: "...Aren't you just setting Teacher Wang up?"

Nie Yuan laughed heartily and walked away.

Ye Mo squatted down, finished the last bite of his meal, and threw the boxed lunch into the trash can.