Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: Second Life

Bo Bing's complexion was not good.

The bandages wrapped around his neck could not conceal the unusually wrinkled skin beneath his black short-sleeved shirt.

Bai Zixiu, who was not far away, narrowed his eyes and finally realized the source of the unusual metallic smell he had just passed by Bo Bing.

Wang Chang also stopped what he was doing and peered over to see what was happening.

"The injury is not serious and will not interfere with the teachers' work."

"This is......"

Wang Chang glanced at Yin Su, who was adjusting his cuffs. He knew that Bo Bing hadn't been to the set for a few days, and it was Yin Su's agent, Sun Qiuping, who had asked for leave for him.

Firstly, Bo Bing was Yin Su's subordinate, and their relationship was a mystery. Secondly, Bo Bing did have some real skills, and Wang Chang also appreciated talent. Therefore, even though he had some reservations about him, Wang Chang did not express his dissatisfaction in public.

"I forgot to mention, Bo Bing is now considered one of my trusted bodyguards," Yin Su said with his usual gentle and refined smile. "Getting a little injured... isn't that normal?"

This...this is true...

Wang Chang and a few other perceptive individuals understood the meaning behind Yin Su's words almost instantly.

This place is not as safe as my own home; it is indeed turbulent and unsettled everywhere. It seems that something has gone wrong on Yin Su's side.

However, Bo Bing's scenes today do require a few actions, and screenwriter Wu frowned, "Can your body handle it? Why don't we switch to a stand-in for the storyboard?"

This was the biggest concession he could make. Given his and Wang Chang's requirements for the perfect shot, they would never normally say such a thing. If the schedule hadn't already been planned, delaying it wouldn't have mattered, but now that everyone was present, it was indeed inappropriate to say anything else.

"No, I can do that."

Bo Bing let his assistants dress him in his costume, shook his head, and declined the offer of a stunt double, saying, "The senior actors don't use stunt doubles, and the director shouldn't make an exception for a newcomer like me."

For scenes that weren't particularly difficult, the more experienced actors all did their own stunts. If I used a stunt double for my very first scene, it would inevitably invite criticism.

He wasn't unfamiliar with one-shot and multi-shot techniques. Wang Chang was just trying to give Yin Su a way out. He had Alpha's recovery ability and wasn't really injured to the point of being unable to move, so why did he need to put on airs at such a crucial moment?

It was a complete waste of time and effort to fall short.

“Okay, that’s settled then. Let me know if you feel unwell anytime,” Wang Chang chuckled. “It would be best if we could do it without a stunt double, but we should also be careful.”

Tsk, what a sly old fox.

Bai Zixiu turned his head and let his assistant adjust his makeup and hair, muttering to himself.

Having spent time with Wang Chang, Bai Zixiu had naturally seen through the guy's slick ways of dealing with people. However, having finally gotten this opportunity to act, he wouldn't show his dissatisfaction on his face.

"Wait a moment--"

Screenwriter Wu stopped Bo Bing, who was about to enter and take her place.

"Screenwriter Wu?"

Bo Bing paused in her steps.

"Haha, bro, would it be convenient for you to just take off your coat and come on stage?" Screenwriter Wu's eyes lit up as if he had thought of something. "This is supposed to be a post-war scene. Since you're injured, why bother using these dusty clothes as a substitute?"

Wang Chang slapped his forehead, as if agreeing, "That's really true."

The black-haired youth with makeup stood there, glancing at Yin Su for help.

"We'll do as the director says."

Since Yin Su had said so, Bo Bing readily agreed and took off her shirt.

Bandages and scars covered the young man's body.

Wang Chang's eyes lit up. "Okay, that's settled. Everyone else, get ready."

So everyone started positioning themselves.

—“Action!”

Wang Chang's camera zooms in from a distance, using a crane to bring the actors into close-up.

The moment Cui was shot on the martial arts tournament stage, the expressions of the people below varied.

Yin Su knelt on one knee, clutching his abdomen, his face showing resentment and rage. The camera blurred and then zoomed in on Wei Yang opposite Yin Su, before showing a wide shot that swept over the onlookers on the other side.

Some were secretly pleased, some were surprised, some were angry, and some were watching the show with amusement; their expressions varied.

Bai Zixiu perfectly portrayed the expression of secret joy and unease, followed by Bo Bing's startled reaction to the unexpected turn of events, causing her to stand up.

The young man playing Hu Shengchuan was the guy who had just lost to Cui Ye and Zhang Feng. He was indignant about being injured and killed by the two, but now he was moved by this big change.

Hu Shengchuan's eyes held disbelief and a hint of unreadable complexity, both of which Bo Bing aptly conveyed.

The camera gave Bo Bing a close-up of her body; her bruised body with perfectly placed scars looked very realistic and perfectly matched Hu Shengchuan's character.

This long take is a masterpiece of light and shadow and composition. Some people are in the light, some are in the shadow, and the complex expressions on each person's face betray their inner thoughts.

The injured Cui also knelt on the dueling platform, letting the shadows envelop him.

"Okay, card!"

Wang Chang was very satisfied. "One take and you're done!"

Bo Bing breathed a sigh of relief.

Even a single shot conveyed a considerable sense of oppression to him.

She estimated that she wouldn't even be on screen for five seconds, and would just be standing there like a statue. Bo Bing touched her makeup and thought, "With so many people, the on-set coordination for a movie takes half a day, just for one shot. It's really not easy."

It seems that not just anyone can be a good actor or director.

Ugh, my back is all sweaty.

This is just a still shot; there's no real dialogue or scene yet. It seems this path isn't as easy as I thought...

Bo Bing knew in her heart that her body stiffened the moment she faced the camera, and she tried very hard to ignore the feeling of being monitored by the camera.

If Wang Chang pointed out the problem in front of Yin Su, Bo Bing felt that her already precarious reputation would probably be ruined.