novellhall Chapter 36 Nazar Goes Bad
Chapter 36 Nazar Goes Bad
Hong Kong, the dressing room for the crew of "Police Story 2013" at a film and television base.
Naza put down her phone, the smile still on her face from when she sent the text message.
The lounge was small, with two sofas, a few folding chairs, and a stack of mineral water tanks in the corner.
The actors who weren't filming were sitting in twos and threes resting, and the smell of boxed lunches filled the air.
On the sofa by the window, two young actresses were huddled together, talking in hushed tones.
Naza recognized them; they were all minor supporting actors in the play, having joined the crew a few days earlier than her.
"Really?"
The girl in the pink coat lowered her voice, "That guy... the one who looks pretty average, did he really win over Xiang Zuo?"
"It's true!"
Another short-haired girl said excitedly, "My friend was in the same gym as them and saw it with her own eyes."
He guided her with his left hand, teaching her how to use the equipment, and the look in his eyes... tsk tsk.
"But she's so ordinary-looking, what's the point of going left?"
"You don't understand."
The short-haired woman spoke with the air of someone who'd been there for a while: "Men, sometimes they just fall for the 'contrast' thing."
You see, she usually dresses conservatively, but that day she wore a sports vest, and her figure was exposed; everyone's eyes widened to the left.
Naza hadn't intended to eavesdrop, but when the words "average looks" and "gets male celebrities" reached her ears, she couldn't help but perk up her ears.
The girl in the pink coat sighed, "Sigh, looks like I still need to know how to 'flirt'."
"Of course."
The short-haired girl said, "Look at those in the entertainment industry who married well, which one of them relied solely on their looks? They all have to use some skills."
As Naza listened, something stirred within him.
She thought of Chen Nianbei.
She bit her lip, and as if possessed, moved to the sofa, pretending to look for something, and then "accidentally" knocked the script off the table.
"Oh, I'm sorry." She quickly bent down to pick it up.
The two girls looked up at her, recognized her as the actress who played the kidnapped girl, and said in a friendly manner, "It's okay, it's okay."
Naza didn't leave immediately. Instead, he hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice, "What you were saying earlier... is it true?"
The two girls looked at each other and smiled.
"Are you interested too?"
The girl in the pink coat moved aside to make room for her, saying, "Please sit down."
Naza sat down, holding the script in his hand, looking somewhat awkward.
"actually……"
She carefully chose her words, "I'm just curious. What if a guy...likes you, but doesn't say it explicitly?"
She blushed as soon as she asked the question.
The short-haired girl's eyes lit up: "You're up to something?"
"No, no."
Naza quickly waved her hand, "It's just...asking for a friend."
The two girls exchanged a smile. Having a friend, you know what I mean.
"That's easy."
The girl in the pink coat said, "No man is immune to lust. If you dress a little sexier and take a slightly more initiative, what man can resist?"
Naza paused, then asked, "Sexy?"
"yes."
The short-haired girl looked her up and down, her eyes filled with envy.
"With a face like yours and a figure like yours, if you dressed up a little, which man wouldn't be able to get you?"
Naza looked down at himself.
Today I'm wearing a simple white knit sweater, jeans, and canvas shoes.
Because I was going to be playing a kidnapping character, my makeup was very light.
Indeed... it's rather ordinary.
"But," she whispered, "what if...the other person isn't the kind of person who only cares about looks?"
"What man doesn't care about appearance?"
The girl in the pink coat laughed. "Little sister, you're too naive. Men always lie when they say they don't care about looks."
I think...
The short-haired girl leaned closer and lowered her voice, "Try dressing a little sexier next time we meet, like a short skirt and stockings, and maybe put on some makeup."
Naza's heart was beating faster.
Short skirts and stockings...
She never imagined that this word would be associated with her.
At Sugarman, the company positions her as a "campus goddess"—pure, sunny, and like a girl next door.
They were all wearing light-colored clothes and had minimal makeup.
She imagined herself wearing a skirt and stockings, and her face turned even redder.
"But..." she hesitated, "wouldn't that be too deliberate?"
Is there any love that isn't deliberate?
The girl in the pink coat said, "Do you think those 'chance' encounters and 'natural' developments weren't orchestrated behind the scenes?"
These words stunned Naza.
That seems... to make sense.
The door to the dressing room opened, and a stagehand poked his head in: "Teacher Naza, get ready for the next performance!"
"They're here!"
Naza quickly stood up, nodded to the two girls, and said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome."
The short-haired girl winked at her, "Good luck."
As Naza walked out of the lounge, her heart was still pounding.
The corridor was quiet, with only the sound of the director yelling "Cut!" coming from the distant film studio.
Naza bit her lip.
Or... should we give it a try?
……
Meanwhile, on the set of "Brotherhood of Blades" in Huairou.
Chen Nianbei had just finished lunch and was sitting in the rest area reading the script for the afternoon.
My phone vibrated.
Chen Nianbei opened her eyes to a text message from Zha: "What are you doing?"
He replied, "Looking at the script, it's the last scene this afternoon."
Naza replied instantly: "Are you nervous?"
"A little."
"Don't be nervous, you can definitely do a good job."
Chen Nianbei smiled and typed: "Thank you for your kind words."
There was a moment of silence on Naza's end, then he sent a message:
"Chen Nianbei, do you think I'm not dressed feminine enough?"
Chen Nianbei was stunned for a moment, not understanding what he meant.
He replied, "Why do you say that?"
"It just feels like..." Naza paused for a few seconds, "...that her clothes are a bit too plain."
Chen Nianbei frowned slightly as he looked at the text message.
He vaguely sensed that there was something more to Naza's words.
Sometimes, a forty-year-old's soul can't quite keep up with the thoughts of a twenty-year-old girl.
He carefully considered his reply: "Just wear something comfortable. Filming is tiring enough, so there's no need to worry too much about dressing up."
send.
Chen Nianbei put down her phone and looked at the script again.
Wang Hao leaned closer, his face full of gossip: "What about that text message with the hairdresser?"
"Hmm." Chen Nianbei didn't even look up.
"What's going on between you two?"
Wang Hao lowered his voice, "I've noticed that Nazha has been messaging you every day lately."
Chen Nianbei paused in his movements, but didn't say anything.
"I said Nianbei,"
Wang Hao sat down next to him. "That guy is so handsome, has a great personality, and is interested in you too. What are you still thinking about?"
Chen Nianbei closed the script and looked at Wang Hao: "Haozi, what do you think is the most important thing in a relationship?"
Wang Hao was stumped by the question, scratching his head: "I like it, what else could it be?"
"and then?"
Chen Nianbei asked, "What happens after you like them? You get together, and then what?"
"And then... just stay together happily."
Wang Hao said, "It's all consensual, isn't it great?"
Chen Nianbei smiled and said nothing more.
Love is too fragile in this circle.
Being apart for long periods is the norm, and too many temptations are a reality.
Today they're all lovey-dovey, but tomorrow they might be embroiled in a huge fight over a movie, a role, or a scandal.
Maintaining the current relationship is more suitable than being in a romantic relationship.
"Alright,"
Chen Nianbei patted Wang Hao on the shoulder, "Don't worry about me. How's your preparation for this afternoon's scene going?"
"It's alright."
Wang Hao sighed, "He's just a background character, he has no lines."
Even those who are just there as background characters need to perform well.
Chen Nianbei said, "Every shot is a resume."
Wang Hao laughed: "You've said that so many times."
"Because it's true."
As the two were talking, the assistant director came over and called out, "Chen Nianbei, get ready, we're starting filming in half an hour!"
"it is good."
Chen Nianbei stood up, glanced at the script one last time, then closed it and put it back in her bag.
I've already memorized everything I needed to remember.
All that's left is to act.
He walked to the film set and looked at the medical clinic scene that had already been set up.
In the distance, Zhou Yiwei is discussing the upcoming moves with the martial arts instructor.
He saw Chen Nianbei and waved.
Chen Nianbei walked over.
"It's the last game," Zhou Yiwei said. "Are you nervous?"
"A little," Chen Nianbei said honestly.
"take it easy."
On Monday, he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Our scenes have always gone very well together. This scene will be a perfect ending."
Chen Nianbei nodded.
Looking at Zhou Yiwei, he suddenly remembered his fondness for the character Ding Xiu when he watched "Brotherhood of Blades" in his previous life.
Both righteous and wicked, complex and multifaceted.
Now, he will work with the actor who plays Ding Xiu to complete the final scene of this role.
In the distance, Lu Yang shouted, "Actors, get ready—"
Chen Nianbei took a deep breath and walked to her seat.
This is the last game.
Jin Yichuan, it's time for your curtain call.