804 A Million Times for You 166 (1/2)
How could she be willing and happy to give Yan Ge her first kiss after recalling those hostile remarks made by him in the morning?
Being an experienced actor, he had long become used to filming kiss scenes with several different actresses. However, it was a different case for Fang Erlan who came from a humble background and refrained from dating, for fear that it would affect her academics. Instead, she'd focused all her attention on her studies and strived to realize her dreams. In hindsight, Fang Erlan felt like a complete failure for never having had a boyfriend.
However, there was no way to turn back time anymore. Fang Erlan sat in a chair and held her mobile phone in her hands while watching and taking references from the videos of kiss scenes of other television series.
Xiao Yue leaned closer toward her and said, ”Sis, if you keep covering your phone with your hands, others are going to think that you're watching R-rated content. It's only going to attract unwanted attention.”
She glanced at Xiao Yue and said in embarrassment, ”Ahem, I won't cover it then.”
She leaned flat against the chair and scanned her surroundings before watching the videos openly.
When it was time for them to film the kiss scene, Fang Erlan stood rooted, as if her feet were glued to the ground. She could not help but feel panicky and nervous at the thought of there being a huge crowd watching them while they kissed.
Xiao Yue gave her a little push and said, ”Sis, what's wrong with you? Go on.”
”I know, don't push me,” said Fang Erlan.
Fang Erlan's palms had become sweaty by the time she walked toward the camera. Staring at Yan Ge, who was as cool as a cucumber, Fang Erlan could not help but think to herself, He's a true old fogy, it's going to be hard on the inexperienced me.
But I'm a professional actress who graduated from the theater arts academy, I can't let others belittle me. It's just a kiss scene, isn't it? It'll be really quick, right?
As they began narrating their lines, Fang Erlan continuously prayed in her heart, I must pass the kiss scene in one take. I really don't want to do it repeatedly.
In order to succeed in one take, she forced herself to put on her best performance.
However, Fang Erlan blanked out immediately the moment Yan Ge's lips touched hers.
Especially when he stuck his tongue into her mouth…
She froze in shock and stared at him, dumbfounded while blushing red in embarrassment and shyness. Coincidentally, that happened to be the exact effects Jing Tian was looking for.
The female lead was supposed to feel like she was at a complete loss, according to the storyline.
Fang Erlan had played her role well by expressing her true feelings.
The kiss scene continued for a whole two minutes, during which the cameras panned and zoomed, filming the scene from every angle.
Fang Erlan's heart was racing rapidly, and she turned around to scurry away as soon as the filming of the scene ended.
All the crew members and actors broke into laughter at the amusing sight.
Fang Erlan felt as if her face was burning.
Yan Ge's initial calmness turned into amusement at the sight of Fang Erlan running away bashfully.
Xiao Li handed him some mouthwash, which he surprisingly did not accept.
Xiao Li was dumbfounded, for Yan Ge would make a conscious effort to rinse his mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash after every single kiss scene he filmed in the past. How unusual of him to make an exception this time.
It was already evening by the time An Xiaoning arrived.
If it weren't for Jin Qingyan's pesky behavior, she wouldn't have been late.
”I haven't been here in a long time. It's been hard on everyone!” She stood up and bowed to the production team and actors, all of whom were surprised by her politeness.
”I finally got to see you again. We haven't eaten yet, we were waiting for you to join us,” Jing Tian said with a chuckle.
”It'll be my treat. Leave your work aside for a while, let's go,” said An Xiaoning.
They proceeded to have dinner.
Everyone was chatting relaxedly during dinner, a stark contrast to Fang Erlan, who was feeling tense and awkward.
”How is Erlan doing?” An Xiaoning asked.
”She's brilliant. You've got an eye for talents. She's very hardworking,” Jing Tian praised.
An Xiaoning patted Fang Erlan on her shoulder and said, ”Keep working hard.”
”I will, Sis Xiaoning.”
An Xiaoning rose from her seat and raised her glass while saying, ”Here, let me toast to you guys. Thank you for giving your all and committing your time and effort to this television series.”