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Although it's called a scene between two people, it's really just a few lines of dialogue.

After all, it's a sweet romance drama, and given the pitifully short runtime of a seasonal series, Jiang Linjing's portrayal of the Empress Dowager is primarily that of a villain, resulting in very little screen time.

Because of the hotpot incident, Shen Mo has been spending the last two days either hanging out with Zhang Miaoyi and a few other young people, or with Li Dahong.

After learning from the other party's skills in "character portrayal" and "script creation," I put my screenwriting abilities to the test through communication.

With each interaction, the initial awkwardness between the two disappeared.

As filming progressed, whenever Li Dahong and the director couldn't reach an agreement on a particular point, they would directly pull Shen Mo into the discussion.

"Kissing scenes have been reduced, but they can't be completely eliminated!"

"That's exactly the feeling we're going for—the kind of elusive, unattainable feeling that will absolutely captivate the audience!"

"Have some decency! With a director like you, this generation of viewers must have had a rebellion in their ancestors."

"This scene is a must, and it can't be faked."

What do you think?

"Shen Mo, what do you think?"

Wang Shuai and Li Hongda turned around at almost the same time.

Shen Mo was taken aback.

"I'm fine with either option, but if we're not using camera tricks, shouldn't we ask the female lead's opinion?"

"We're talking about a play! What does this have to do with the male and female leads?"

"Exactly, what do you know!"

So, Shen Mo rolled his eyes, speechless at the two of them.

It's more fun to play with Xiao Miaomiao.

Seeing Shen Mo approach, Zhang Miaoyi's eyes practically burned with gossip.

"What are the directors arguing about?"

"So, are we going to do a dry or wet kissing scene later?"

"What's dry and wet?" A hint of doubt flashed in Zhang Miaoyi's eyes, and instantly her face turned bright red.

"I was in favor of dry cooking, but Brother Li and the director thought wet cooking was better."

"What's so good about it! This...this...being wet doesn't fit the plot at all!"

"The female lead is a modern person, and she was just wronged and is still angry. How could she possibly lose her composure and react so poorly just because the emperor kissed her!"

"That doesn't make sense!"

"No, dry isn't good either! Can't we use a fake position?"

After muttering to himself for a while, Shen Mo stood aside and only laughed when the other person finally realized what was happening.

"Sigh! They're the director and the screenwriter, they call the shots. Just wait and see!"

Zhang Miaoyi's face was still flushed, and she kept glancing at Shen Mo.

She's filmed kissing and bed scenes before, but this time, she seemed inexplicably nervous.

Why isn't this guy nervous at all?

Yes, yes, yes! This guy is renowned for his exceptional kissing and bed scenes, and he's quite famous in the short drama circle. No wonder he's nervous!

Okay! I want to see just how good this kissing scene is.

Thinking about this, she felt a strange sense of anticipation.

On set.

Emperor Qin Yu's defense map was almost stolen. Enraged, he went to find Consort Rong, Yan Yiyi. During the argument, he saw the broken jade pendant.

The jade pendant was cut in two by a spy from the enemy country when Yan Yiyi rescued the hero outside the city. Shen Mo is holding the other half.

This led to doubts about Consort Rong's identity.

One questioned, the other feigned ignorance; in a moment of desperation, the emperor kissed Yan Yiyi, hoping to determine if she was indeed his savior.

It's a standard sweet romance story, the kind that's mindlessly saccharine.

"Scene 7, Shot 1, First Take, Action..."

"It's you!"

Shock awaited in Shen Mo's eyes.

"It wasn't me!"

"It's you."

"I told you it wasn't me."

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo's expression, filled with reminiscence, carried a hint of willfulness.

"Fine, I'll see how you deny it now."

As he spoke, he forcefully moved closer, grabbing the other person's slender, soft shoulders with both hands.

Zhang Miaoyi felt as if she had been electrocuted, her small eyes blinking.

"Click!"

"This one is approved."

Wang Shuai was very satisfied and approved it immediately.

"etc……"

Just as Shen Mo's lips parted and he was about to turn around, Zhang Miaoyi's voice suddenly rang out.

No, what is this girl trying to do?

"Um... Director, I think I asked a question earlier, how about we do another take?"

"Well……"

This time, it was Wang Shuai's turn to be dumbfounded.

Other actresses avoid kissing and bed scenes like the plague, but you seem to enjoy them immensely.

"OK!"

The same lines, the same actions, even the position of movement and camera angles are all the same. The scene is the same: Shen Mo moves forward silently, his hands gripping the other person's shoulders.

His mouth aggressively occupied Zhang Miaoyi's lips.

But at that moment, Zhang Miaoyi, who had been as docile as a lamb, suddenly launched an attack.

Shen Mo was startled.

This girl is playing with fire!

But if the other side isn't afraid, why should he be afraid of anything?

They immediately began to respond.

A hint of dazedness appeared in Zhang Miaoyi's eyes.

Those one or two seconds felt like an eternity to her.

"Click!"

Zhang Miaoyi blushed slightly, but quickly regained her composure.

"Director, how was this take?"

Wang Shuai and Li Dahong glanced at the camera, showing two different kissing scenes.

Often, directors are unsure of the final effect on set. They usually ask the audience to perform a scene from different angles and using different methods, allowing the director to choose the best approach.

"Keep this one too."

Having received affirmation, Zhang Miaoyi turned to look at Shen Mo, scrutinizing him from head to toe before nodding repeatedly.

"Impressive technique!"

"I'm going to touch up my makeup now."

Shen Mo was completely baffled by this guy.

You're touching up your makeup? Screw that!

On the other side, Jiang Linjing, having finished her makeup, slowly walked over.

"Director, Ms. Jiang has finished her makeup."

Upon hearing the voice, Wang Shuai and his companion immediately stood up to greet them.

Accompanying Jiang Linjing was a very thin, middle-aged man with artistic attire, long hair, and a constant smile on his face.

"Teacher Jiang, we've been waiting for you!"

"Mr. Zhang, please have a seat here."

Wang and his companion immediately stood up and offered their seats to the middle-aged man surnamed Zhang.

Zhang Haizhong laughed loudly: "You're a director and a screenwriter. I can just sit next to you."

"Don't be shy, I've already said I'm just accompanying Teacher Jiang to visit. You can all go about your business as usual."

Wang and Shuai gave an awkward smile, but inwardly they were both cursing.

With such a large Buddha statue here, how can we relax?

Zhang Haizhong is one of the key figures in Tencent's film and television division and was the final signatory to the "Don't Spoil Me" project.

Neither of them expected that Jiang Linjing, this veteran actress, would have this person accompanying her for her last few scenes today.

This scene mainly focuses on the female lead, Yan Yiyi, being punished by Jiang Linjing, a situation where both parties are willing to be punished.

Unexpectedly, the sycophantic emperor interfered and clashed with the Empress Dowager, played by Jiang Linjing.

Driven by his pride, Wang Shuai signaled to Jiang Linjing when she arrived that she shouldn't hold back and should act as she pleased, putting on a good show.

Jiang Linjing's scenes only totaled two days.

Last time I took care of that little girl Zhang Miaoyi, it made him feel emotional for several days. Now, hearing what Wang Shuai said, I feel both happy and worried.

That pretty boy, good-looking and with a good physique, but his acting...

Can it work?

"Scene 9, Shot 1, First Take, Action..."

"stop!"

"Your Majesty? What brings you here?"

Jiang Linjing glanced at him coldly, without getting up to greet him. Compared to Shen Mo, she seemed more like a ruler.

That indifferent gaze held a majesty honed by the passage of time.

Zhang Miaoyi glanced at the Empress Dowager, and the fear she felt a few days ago, when she was overwhelmed by the Empress Dowager's acting skills, surged up again.

She's just a young girl who's been in the industry for two or three years!

Is this how these veterans play now? How can the new generation stand it!

After thinking it over, she looked at Shen Mo with a mixture of sympathy and excitement.

Shen Mo didn't immediately respond to the scene, ignoring the Empress Dowager, and directly picked up Zhang Miaoyi in his arms.

Strong arms, a broad chest, and a masculine aura instantly overwhelmed Zhang Miaoyi, making her heart tremble.

"Consort Rong, I am late!"

"What are you doing here? Don't interfere."

"Don't worry, with me here, everything will be fine."

Shen Mo instantly switched to sycophant mode, his face still maintaining the emperor's majesty, but his eyes were full of doting and flattery.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, what wrong has Consort Rong committed that warrants such a harsh punishment?"

He looked up, his eyes scanning the area once more.

If his gaze was like a gentle lake just moments ago, it was now like a raging sea sweeping across the heavens and earth.

Jiang Linjing, who had initially been somewhat restrained, became unsteady on her feet after being questioned.

This kid has such a strong presence?

He immediately stopped holding back and began to perform without restraint.

Compared to his previous indifference tinged with tolerance, he now resembled a dictatorial monarch, cold and even murderous.

"Consort Rong, of the Yan clan, has no respect for her superiors and has suffered losses as a result."

"I'm disciplining him a few times, what? Does Your Majesty intend to stop me?"

Shen Mo remained completely unaffected.

"Consort Rong is my consort. If she makes a mistake, she should be disciplined. Your Majesty, your interference is a bit too much!"

This darn romantic comedy has such illogical dialogue, yet he has to deliver it in such a serious manner.

This shameless stubbornness alone deserves a Best Actor award.

This scene instantly caught the attention of the people in front of the camera.

"Who is this actor?"

"His name is Shen Mo, a very promising young actor."

"It's confirmed by Mr. Wang."

Wang Shuai quickly said.

Zhang Haizhong nodded. "President Wang certainly has a keen eye!"

"This young man has potential..."

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