117 What Flavor Candy Do You Like? (1/2)
The public, including Ye Shuang, had always had the impression that Luo Mingxin was a perfect gentleman. However, after meeting the man in person that day, Ye Shuang realized that impression was wrong, or rather, other than the image Luo Mingxin was willing to put forth to the public, the fans had no idea who Luo Mingxin was as a person.
From how Director Zhou and the crew reacted to the man, this superstar seemed to enjoy playing pranks on others. In fact, that might seem to be the thing that brought him the greatest joy in life. He enjoyed watching others being all flustered, using a single word, action, or skit to ruin the tempo others had in mind. He used his charm to trick others as they fell victim to his prepared script.
Ye Shuang was reminded of the fact that Luo Mingxin was a psychology student before entering the entertainment field. Ye Shuang suddenly felt that perhaps this was one of those horrible people who could not help themselves from toying with other people. What perfect gentleman? That's all a lie!
Then again, this whole debacle with Luo Mingxin was not all bad either—at least Ye Shuang had managed to get herself into character. The sadness, regret, memory, and adoration of the 'little brother'… all those feelings were present in Luo Mingxin's acting. In that moment, Ye Shuang really did feel like she was the idol her little brother had been looking up to.
Luo Mingxin easily dealt with Director Zhou then he turned around with satisfaction. The prankster, with good cheer in his voice, held the candy in his grasp and asked, ”Found the feeling?”
Ye Shuang glanced at him. With a magnetic tone, he asked in return, ”That was to help me get into character?”
”Acting is no easy feat.” Luo Mingxin pushed the crutches away with some degree of aggression. He tossed the candy up and down in his hand, adding, ”Even though you only have a few scenes in the movie, your character is the most important character in the movie. As the main character's spiritual support and the target he's working toward, if your character is not powerful and perfect enough, it will not enhance the pain and regret the main character is feeling…
”Whether your character will leave an impression in people's hearts will also decide whether the film will be a masterpiece or a throwaway project. If your acting is not up to par, the movie is destined to be a typical revenge flick, but if you're perfection, it'll be a touching tragedy.”
Luo Mingxin smiled easily as he threw the candy back to Ye Shuang.
Ye Shuang raised her hands without even looking, and her tapered fingers caught the candy easily from the air. Luo Mingxin was stunned. However, when Ye Shuang raised her head, the expression on his face had returned to normal. ”Director Zhou has prepared two endings. One is a typical ending where I win everything, and the other is where you appear in dream to pat me on my forehead when I am having an afternoon nap. Whether this'll end up a commercial flick or a winning film depends on you.”
With Luo Mingxin's background, he no longer cared about the ticket sales. Other than the prize of best actor, he had no need for anything. If not for the importance of the 'big brother' character, he would not have found time to teach a newbie acting, no matter how handsome the newbie was.
His personal assistant then wandered over to remind Luo Mingxin that he needed his rest. Luo Mingxin pouted as he grabbed his crutches to stand up. He then waved goodbye. ”Have fun with your filming. I'll be back when the scene requires me. By the way, I don't like fruit-flavored candy; I prefer peanut snacks.”
How is that related to me? Ye Shuang waved back silently and shoved the candy back into her pocket. Then she turned to tell Director Zhou, who was looking at her with anticipation, ”I love peach-flavored candy.”
I've already removed the cap on the camera lens and you're telling me that‽
The first day was for the crew and actors to get used to the situation. Everyone knew that Ye Shuang was a new actor, but that face was hard to ignore. In any case, they did not have too high an expectation.
Similar to the commercial she did, the first day was to capture some living scenes like working at the desk, reading the newspaper… In any case, these did not require real acting skills; she just had to act normal in front of camera. The heavy hitters were the scene with her 'little brother'. Some of the scenes required a close-up, and this seriously tested Ye Shuang's acting skill.
After an afternoon nap, Luo Mingxin returned downstairs to play. He play-acted alongside Ye Shuang as a joke and realized that the man was really a newbie with zero experience. Ye Shuang's acting could not have been more awkward. To help her, Luo Mingxin once again reminded her, ”Do you have a little brother?”
”Why?” Ye Shuang could not admit it easily. After all, she was not related to anyone when she was in her male form.
Luo Mingxin raised his brow. ”Like this part…”
He pointed at the part of the script where the elder brother was trying to teach his brother the secret of his business after having a premonition in his heart. However, the little brother refused to listen to him due to a lack of confidence.
”Think about it, if you're in a crisis but still have to deal with a resisting brother who couldn't understand where you're coming from, what would you do?”
It was the conflict of worry and anger, the hesitation of anxiety, and the reluctance to break the other's dream. The worry, anticipation, anxiety, and the wish that the bird under his wing would grow up overnight…
After placing Little Brother Ye into the situation, Ye Shuang felt the emotions within her, and her face fell as she hissed, ”Beat the crap out of him!”