Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter Eight-Three: Self-Recommendation (1/2)

Chapter 83: Chapter Eight-Three: Self-Recommendation

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“No! No, I mean, you got the wrong idea! Of course, I think you can take the lead role! You did great!” Mika praised as he stepped forward and stared intently at Shi Xiu.

“Really? For real?” Shi Xiu squealed, overjoyed. Mika turned around and asked, “What do you think?” Fang Xi nodded, and Yun Nan sighed.

“Yun Nan, are you dissatisfied with my acting?” Shi Xiu dejectedly inquired. Yun Nan facepalmed and said weakly, “Can you go home and ask your parents for their opinions first?”

Shi Xiu widened her eyes and questioned, “Does that mean you think I can do it?” Yun Nan nodded somewhat reluctantly.

Shi Xiu’s eyes lit up, and she beamed, “That’s good! My parents’ opinions aren’t all that important. Besides, what opinions would they have? If you think I can do it, then I’ll go and get myself prepared!”

Mika was the casting director as well as the executive director, and he didn’t care about the consequences; he would have Shi Xiu as the lead actress no matter what. He immediately pulled Shi Xiu over and enthusiastically prattled, “Oh, you precious little thing! You’re my darling princess from now on! You’re a lifesaver! I’ll repay your kindness in the future!”

Mika continued, “But first, I need you to come over here and discuss the script. Hong Can, you too—Oh, that’s right! You show up later on, so it’s not your scene yet. I’ve changed my mind; you don’t have to come over. You two! The ones who play her evil adoptive parents! Get over here! Let’s practice your scenes. Come on!”

Soon, everyone was in high spirits thanks to Shi Xiu’s involvement and Mika’s excited energy. They surrounded Shi Xiu and Mika and started to discuss the movie script. Then, the group felt the conference room wasn’t enough for them, so someone took the lead and swiftly moved everyone to the movie set.

Leaving behind Fang Xi and a resigned-looking Yun Nan. Seeing her friend’s expression, Fang Xi reassured her, “It’s fine. Even though Shi Xiu is young, she has a mind of her own and knows what she’s doing. You don’t have to worry about her. If she can take on the lead role, Mika and I will beg for forgiveness from her family ourselves.” Yun Nan gave her a wry smile. What else could she say to that?

Due to the rollercoaster of emotions the entire production team had experienced that day, spirits were high, and the team took the initiative to retake last week’s scenes. Everything went smoothly; Shi Xiu was a very hardworking girl. She shot half of the previous scenes in one go. If Mika didn’t pay such great attention to the characters’ emotional development, they wouldn’t have realized the day had already gotten so late.

Yun Nan walked up to Shi Xiu and handed her a towel and a bottle of water. “Shi Xiu, are you tired?” she asked in concern.

Due to her multiple crying scenes, Shi Xiu’s eyes were a little swollen, but they shone like stars, and she looked exhilarated. “Nope! I’m not tired at all, Yun Nan.”