249 Shady Stranger (1/2)

”—And cut! That's it for today's filming. Good work, everyone!”

”””Good work!”””

As soon as the director ended the take, everybody relaxed. The fallen actors all got up as if their gruesome deaths had all been a dream.

All the casts and crew thanked each other for their hard work, slowly leaving their positions.

”That was really good, Miss Yeo Ri,” Ryeon Jae Hwan praised as he dusted himself. Yeo Ri's level went beyond her age; she was simply remarkable, for someone who barely had a few months' worth of experience. Even he was not sure how well he could cry on cue like Yeo Ri, and the girl had done it so effortlessly. The girl was definitely worth more than just a simple minor role, he thought. With those looks and that talent, he was convinced that she'd be the next big name soon.

He held out a hand to help her up, to which Yeo Ri accepted after several seconds of hesitation.

”No, it was all thanks to everyone's hard work. I wouldn't have been able to be so immersed in the scene if everyone hadn't been so professional and amazing,” she humbly replied.

”You're downplaying your own talents, Miss Yeo Ri. Have more confidence.” He patted her head instinctively, and when he realised his action, he smiled sheepishly at the girl.

Yeo Ri's head bobbed perfunctorily. She touched her head, smiling awkwardly at him.

”Well, I'll see you on the next shoot, then, Miss Yeo Ri.” He bowed towards her in farewell, appearing apologetic for his over-casual behaviour. They were only temporary co-workers, after all. Such intimacy went beyond their current relationship and he feared the consequences of accidentally offending her. In any case, he wasn't about to get crucified by the media for harassing a junior.

”Yes. It's been a pleasure to work with you, sunbaenim.”

After the filming wrapped up, Yeo Ri immediately rushed to her second schedule of the day.

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In front of a school, a crowd gathered as filming started.

Currently, Yeo Ri was filming a scene where her character was late to school, and in order to avoid getting caught by the teacher, she decided to climb over the school's wall and try to sneak in.

”'Oooof...'”

Yeo Ri groaned with her cheeks puffed up as she seriously climbed up the wall. Despite her recent workouts, her body strained as she pushed herself up.

After toiling for several minutes, she finally reached the top. Yeo Ri saddled the top of the wall with a bright gaze, her eyes sparkling with triumph over her feat.

”Okay, Miss Yeo Ri, that's a wrap for this take. Try to descend slowly on the mattress. Be careful not to get hurt!”