Back to high school, Peking University is beckoning me

Lu Youning nodded, "Yes."

Screenwriter Liang looked at Lu Youning again. Her eyes were clear and bright, with a scholarly air, like a lively girl walking out of a painting.

She said, "You all have such good genes, you can all become stars. Now go change into the heroine's childhood clothes, then put on your makeup and we'll start filming."

When Lu Youning heard the arrangement made by screenwriter Liang, she nodded quickly and said, "Okay, I'll go now." Then she followed the staff to change clothes.

Lu Youning took the clothes given by the staff to the dressing room and quickly changed her clothes, and then was taken into the dressing room.

In the dressing room, the staff chatted while putting makeup on Lu Youning.

One of the staff members curiously asked the staff member who brought Lu Youning over: "Who is this girl and what role does she play?"

The staff member who brought the person in replied, "He's a substitute for Gu Ying."

Gu Ying plays the child star of the heroine when she was young.

The other staff members all showed expressions of sudden enlightenment.

The makeup artist carefully applied makeup to Lu Youning, praising her constantly, "Your eyebrows and eyes are so beautiful. Your eyes are clear and bright, like they contain stars and the sea.

Don't worry, I'll draw you beautifully in a moment. Besides, you have a very good temperament, a classical and scholarly air, which is especially suitable for ancient costumes."

The staff member nearby also echoed: "That's right, this little girl looks very smart. It's a pity that she is just a substitute. If she could play a role, she would definitely be famous."

Listening to everyone's praise, Lu Youning smiled a little embarrassedly and said softly, "Thank you for your compliments. I don't know how to act."

After finishing her makeup, Lu Youning looked at herself in the mirror. Dressed in ancient costume, she felt as if she had truly traveled back to ancient times. She took a deep breath and secretly encouraged herself.

However, just as Lu Youning finished putting on her makeup and walked out of the dressing room, she saw screenwriter Liang coming over, and he seemed to be in a bad mood.

Seeing Lu Youning's makeup look exactly like her imagination of Zhijin (the heroine in the historical drama) as a child, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she had an idea. She pulled Lu Youning into the room and explained the situation.

It turned out that Gu Ying, who was originally supposed to play the young heroine, had some problems and couldn't act. Now the equipment is ready and filming is about to begin, but they are worried about not being able to find someone.

I just saw her look and I think she fits the bill. Screenwriter Liang wanted her to save the day. The heroine didn't have many scenes as a child, just a few with very few lines.

Of course, the salary is separate, and the contract can be signed now. Lu Youning was a little confused and undecided: "Is it okay if I ask my brother's opinion?"

Screenwriter Liang expressed his understanding, and then Lu Youning went out to bring Lu Huaiyu back to the room and briefly explained the situation.

My brother pondered for a while and said, "Ningning, do you want to try it? It's okay if you don't want to act."

Screenwriter Liang said: "I promise that we can finish the filming in three days. I will discuss with the director to focus on filming the heroine's scenes."

Lu Youning was very conflicted. On the one hand, she wanted to agree. After all, she was already here, so whether she did one job or two, it didn't matter.

Another thing is that the filming is about to start, and screenwriter Liang can't find a suitable person now; on the other hand, how can she act after the filming starts if she can't act?

So, she said to screenwriter Liang apologetically: "Although I want to help you, I have never acted before, and I am afraid of wasting your time."

Screenwriter Liang spoke again, "Youning, don't worry. We have a professional director and team to guide you. Your image and temperament are really perfect for this role. I'm sure you can do it well."

Lu Youning took a deep breath, looked at her brother, and gradually made a decision. She looked at screenwriter Liang and said firmly, "Okay, I'll try."

Screenwriter Liang showed a relaxed smile on his face, and immediately asked someone to bring the contract and signed it with Lu Youning on the spot.

After signing the contract, Lu Youning was still feeling uneasy. She knew she was about to face a huge challenge.

But at the same time, she is full of expectations, hoping to show a different side of herself through this opportunity.

The director shouted from a distance, "It'll start in 5 minutes."

Lu Youning stood on the set, her heart pounding and she was so nervous that it seemed like it was about to jump out of her throat.

The staff around her were busy preparing, and the lights and photographic equipment were in place one by one, but she felt like she didn't know where to put her hands and feet.

Director Liu shouted "Action!", and Lu Youning tried to calm herself down and began to perform according to the script she had read before.

However, her body remained rigid, her expression unnatural. A moment later, the director called "Cut." Lu Youning's face flushed crimson, a mixture of shame and nervousness.

Filming resumed, but Lu Youning still couldn't relax. Once again, the director called "Cut" due to various minor issues. She felt frustrated and began to wonder if she had made the wrong decision.

My brother clenched his fists and looked at Lu Youning nervously from outside.

At this moment, Director Liu came over. Lu Youning looked at the director anxiously, fearing he would be blamed.

The director knew she wasn't a professional actor, so he said in a gentle tone, "Youning, don't be nervous. Just pretend we don't exist, and those machines don't exist either."

Imagine if you were a lady from an ancient dynasty, what would you do? You have to immerse yourself in the character and feel her joys, sorrows, anger and happiness.

Lu Youning listened to Director Liu's words, closed her eyes, took a few deep breaths, and tried to calm herself. She began to imagine herself in ancient times, a beloved lady from a noble family.

She imagined her graceful manners, gentle smile, and her reactions to various situations.

When filming resumed, Lu Youning's nervousness was noticeably lessened. She slowly settled into the role, her gestures and movements taking on the demeanor of a lady from a noble family, while still retaining the playfulness and agility of a young girl.

Although it was not perfect yet, it was a great improvement. Director Liu also showed a satisfied expression and continued to guide her in the filming.

Lu Youning gradually gained confidence, and the filming went more and more smoothly.

After three days of filming, Lu Youning breathed a sigh of relief. She had been nervous and exhausted every day during those three days. Fortunately, she hadn't delayed the crew's time.

At this time, Director Liu and Screenwriter Liang came over, their faces full of admiration.

Director Liu smiled and said, "Youning, you performed very well! I didn't expect you to be able to achieve such an effect in your first acting role. You are very talented. Your calligraphy is even better. Have you ever considered becoming an actor in the future?"

Lu Youning smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "Director, I'm really just lucky. This time I'm also grateful to screenwriter Liang for giving me this opportunity. I've never thought about becoming an actor."

Screenwriter Liang nodded in praise, saying, "Youning, you really gave us a big surprise. Your hard work and talent are evident to everyone. If there's an opportunity in the future, I hope to work with you again."

Lu Youning responded, "I'm honored to receive your recognition. However, I'm still a high school student and my main focus must be on my studies. But if there's a suitable opportunity in the future, I'd love to work with you again."

Director Liu and screenwriter Liang looked at each other, their eyes full of understanding.

Screenwriter Liang smiled when he heard this, handed the two salaries to Lu Youning, and said, "The writing salary is 3,000, and the acting salary is 40,000. I rounded it up for you, a total of 50,000."

Lu Youning held the thick envelope in his hand, feeling a mixture of emotions.

He bowed to Screenwriter Liang and Director Liu and said gratefully, "Thank you for your trust in me."

Director Liu and screenwriter Liang then said they had other things to do and left.