Chapter 86 - 86 Kneel and Apologize
86 Kneel and Apologize
“There’s no point watching the replay.” Xiao Qi pursed her lips. “If the camera can capture it so easily, why would I look for him?”
Wen Yufei chuckled. “Our Xiao Qi is getting smarter.”
Xiao Qi immediately smiled even more happily. “Sister Yufei, let’s wait and see how Shi Ran apologizes.”
As she spoke, she aimed the camera at Shi Ran’s face again with a smug smile.
Everyone moved to the monitors.
Bai Jingtian followed beside Shi Ran. He lowered his voice and said, “It’s fine. I’m here.”
Shi Ran glanced at him and smiled. ‘I don’t do things I’m not sure about.’
Her smile was confident and unhurried.
Bai Jingtian looked down and smiled.
The monitor began replaying the scene.
The staff dragged it directly to the scene of the dispute and played it at half the speed.
In the camera, Shi Ran was forced into a corner and this group of people approached her.
Then she leaned to the side.
Whether it was intentional or not, half of her body was exposed to the camera.
And the other four extras didn’t notice.
They were still caught up in their scenes.
According to the script, the actor should reach for Shi Ran’s collar.
But his hand did not move toward her collar as planned.
In the camera, under everyone’s gaze, the actor could be seen reaching his hand for Shi Ran’s chest.
Just as he was about to touch it, Shi Ran grabbed his wrist and bent it down.
Everyone’s faces crumpled in fear.
At half speed, arm-wrestling looked bloody and cruel.
The replay was paused. The truth was obvious.
The actor looked ashen.
He was confident that he would not be filmed, so he did not care to look at the monitor.
But how was that possible?!
Why did Shi Ran suddenly turn sideways?
Was it a coincidence or had she expected him to do this?!
The actor was flustered.
Everyone’s gazes shot towards him like sharp arrows.
“Damn! He almost fooled me. He really knows how to act.”
“How dare you shout that you’re innocent!”
“Such a person should be stripped of his acting qualifications!”
“I almost made a mountain out of a molehill. From the looks of it, Shi Ran is really vigilant!”
“Did you guys notice the arm-wrestling? It’s so fast. Even at 0.5x speed!”
“I thought at first I was getting back to normal speed. I didn’t know it until the scream of pain that it’s still at half the speed.”
Shi Ran crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow at the actor. “Kneel and apologize.”
The actor stood in the center of attention, fists clenched at his sides, reluctant to kneel.
“How useless!” Xiao Qi was indignant.
Wen Yufei glanced at her before stepping into the arena.
“Shi Ran, now that the truth is out, let’s forget about this.”
She couldn’t bear it. “We’re all actors. There’s no need to make a scene.”
“Yes. Since everyone knows you’re innocent, there’s no need to be aggressive.”
Xiao Qi and Wen Yufei echoed each other.
Shi Ran looked at them with a faint smile. “Sister Yufei was there just now so you should have heard it too. He wanted to make a bet with me so he has to admit defeat, right?”
“Isn’t the truth out now? Anyway, he can’t survive in the acting industry anymore. This punishment is enough,” Xiao Qi retorted.
“It wasn’t me who made it impossible for him to stay in this business. It was his own doing.” Shi Ran’s gaze swept over the actor.
Meeting the other party’s vicious and threatening gaze, the coldness in her eyes intensified. “His behavior is bad and he even played the victim. If it weren’t for the replay, do you think he would have let me off?”
“I’m not as benevolent as Sister Yufei who can still smile and forgive him when bullied, so…”
Shi Ran’s eyes were fixed on the male actor as she curled her lips domineeringly. “Kneel down and apologize.”
Wen Yufei’s face turned pale.
Shi Ran was obviously saying that she was a saint.
When everyone turned to look at her, she gritted her teeth and forced a smile. “You’re right. I interfere too much.”
Shi Ran looked away then, her dark eyes on the male actor opposite her.
The actor’s stubborn expression gradually loosened. Finally, under Shi Ran’s gaze, he fell to his knees.
“I’m sorry!” he managed to say, his head bowed.
When there was no reply for a long time, he looked up and saw that Shi Ran had already left.
She did not take him seriously at all.
He clenched his fists in anger and stared at Shi Ran’s back.
He would never let this b*tch off!
After the apology, Director Li ordered the actor to be taken away and a new extra was quickly found.
Nothing went wrong this time. Everything went smoothly.
On camera.
Just as Bai Lan thought she was about to be humiliated, Xiao Chen descended from the sky in a long black robe.
He then beat up the four disciples until they fled.
Bai Lan sat on her haunches, looking up at the man in front of her.
He turned slowly, the sun casting a warm halo behind him.
At this moment, Xiao Chen had completely entered Bai Lan’s innocent heart.
“Cut!” Director Li clapped his hands excitedly. “Very good. Shi Ran, you surprised me. You’ve grasped this feeling of a young girl in love very well!”
“Thank you, Director Li,” Shi Ran replied humbly.
“What’s the big deal?” Xiao Qi sneered. “Our Sister Yufei’s acting skills are much better than hers!”
Wen Yufei smiled helplessly and said, “She’s a newcomer. It’s indeed not bad for her to act to this extent.”
“Sister Yufei! You’re still speaking up for her!” Xiao Qi opened her mouth in disbelief. “That’s a vixen who seduced Third Young Master!”
“The next scene is between me and her. I’m looking forward to it.” Wen Yufei looked at the side profile of Shi Ran and Bai Jingtian’s conversation with a burning gaze.
If Jing Tian and Director Li saw the frequent NGs caused by Shi Ran, would they regret choosing her for the role?
… .
After the first scene, the second scene was the scene with Wen Yufei.
Ever since Bai Lan was saved by Xiao Chen, she had been following him.
She was called Xiao Chen’s follower as a result.
Until the day when Bai Lan wanted to confess her feelings to Xiao Chen.
She accidentally bumped into Xiao Chen and Ye Yanrou hugging each other.
Bai Lan approached Ye Yanrou to ask about her relationship with Xiao Chen.
The location was set in Ye Yanrou’s courtyard.
Shi Ran started to move to the filming spot.
At this moment, Wen Yufei walked over and smiled especially kindly. “You acted very well just now. I hope you can continue to maintain it later.”
She nodded calmly.
She had a feeling that Wen Yufei was up to something.
“Action!”
The clapper fell.
Shi Ran, who was playing Bai Lan, lifted her skirt and walked towards Ye Yanrou.
“Sister Yanrou,” Bai Lan called timidly.
“What is it, Bai Lan?” she asked with a gentle smile. Even her voice was gentle.
“You… What’s your relationship with Brother Xiao Chen?” Bai Lan carefully probed with her bright eyes.
Ye Yanrou looked startled. She looked at Bai Lan and smiled.
At this moment, her aura became stronger. She was still smiling, but she was filled with oppression.
The surrounding people could not tell, but Shi Ran’s heart was as clear as a mirror.
Wen Yufei wanted to suppress her scenes.
This was the most crucial confrontation between the first and second female lead.
Once her aura fell, she would definitely end up worse than Wen Yufei when the television drama aired.
Moreover, this was her second scene. If she became suppressed by Wen Yufei and NG too many times, people would definitely doubt her acting ability.
The thought flashed through her mind, and she gathered herself.
She played along, wincing and biting her lip like a little white rabbit.
“Sister Yanrou, why aren’t you saying anything?”
Wen Yufei smiled even more beautifully, and the aura around her gradually became irresistible.
Seeing this, Director Li sighed softly. “Shi Ran is still a new actress after all, she won’t be able to match Yufei’s level.”
“Yufei has always been talented in acting, and she’s even a multi-awarded best actress. How can her acting be matched by Shi Ran?” the assistant director echoed.
“That’s true. Looks like it’s going to NG,” Director Li said as he picked up the loudspeaker from the floor, ready to call a halt.