Huayu: Brother, I'm having such a great time!

Chapter 54 Filming Completed

After personally seeing Mao Xiaotong off at the train station, Xu Jingxing only had a few scenes left to film before wrapping up his scenes.

Mei Youji was extremely unwilling to accept Mao Xiaotong's sudden departure, as no one wants to lose someone who is hardworking and willing to be ordered around.

However, when Mei Youji heard that Mao Xiaotong didn't want a single penny of salary, she immediately changed her tune and nodded in agreement without even thinking.

At Hengdian, if we want to hire another assistant, we just posted the news in the morning, and within an hour, a lot of people have come to apply.

So when Xu Jingxing arrived at the dressing room in the afternoon, Mei Youji's assistant had already transformed into a chubby boy with round-framed glasses and a beard.

It's not just Xu Jingxing's stereotype; looking at Mei Youji's patience and thoughtfulness towards the new assistant, it's a stark contrast to her previous interactions with Mao Xiaotong.

It's really hard for Xu Jingxing not to suspect that there might be some kind of illicit relationship between the two.

According to Xu Jingxing's observation, Mei Youji's toilet time has been shortened from 10 minutes to 5 minutes.

It seems that things have become much smoother.

By the fourth week of filming, Xu Jingxing's scenes were nearing their end.

The character of Boyi Kao didn't have many scenes with the actresses to begin with. Throughout the entire performance, Xu Jingxing's key takeaways were:

[Xu Jingxing:]

[Acting skills: 49 (+108)/200, LV3]

Xu Jingxing's last scene is when Boyi Kao is framed by Daji and Shen Gongbao, and King Zhou is furious and orders Boyi Kao to be beheaded.

The tragic ending is considered the turning point in the entire "Investiture of the Gods" plot. It was because of Boyi Kao's death that Xiqi was determined to raise an army to take revenge.

Before filming began, Jin Guozhao specifically called Xu Jingxing to his side.

"Xiao Xu, this is your last scene. How have you been feeling lately?"

"I am especially grateful to Director Jin for his guidance during this period. There are many things that I cannot learn in school."

Xu Jingxing spoke very sincerely, and he was truly grateful to Jin Guozhao. During the filming period, Jin Guozhao had given Xu Jingxing a lot of private instructions on the scenes.

"Hehe." Jin Guozhao chuckled and patted Xu Jingxing on the shoulder. "Old Cheng and I have a good relationship. Little Xu, your performance didn't disappoint him."

Xu Jingxing then expressed his gratitude to Cheng Lidong.

"Xiao Xu, in the next scene, you must not portray Boyi Kao as a simple tragic victim. You must give him a completely new spirit."

Jin Guozhao began to explain the play to Xu Jingxing.

He listened patiently.

"Oh right, what was that saying again? I heard the media use that word to describe Li Ming on the news yesterday."

"Director Jin, isn't he as gentle and refined as jade?"

"Yes, yes, you young people have such good memories."

Jin Guozhao lit a cigarette and continued, "You need to give Boyi Kao a steel skeleton beneath his gentle and refined exterior, endowing him with inner fortitude and integrity. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand, Director Jin." Xu Jingxing nodded.

"Okay, let's get ready." Director Kim turned his attention back to the monitor.

Xu Jingxing arrived at the rest area and saw that Fan Bingbing was already sitting next to his folding chair.

"Sister Bingbing."

Xu Jingxing greeted Fan Bingbing with a smile.

Normally, Fan Bingbing rests in her van before filming begins, but today she came out early.

Is it because I'm in the last scene?

That's a bit too much of a show of face.

"Jingxing, congratulations! The last scene is almost finished." Fan Bingbing stretched and looked languid. "Unlike me, I still have to stay on set for another month."

Xu Jingxing's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly complained, "If you stay for another month, you'll earn more than ten times as much as I do. Give me that money, and I'll stay for a year."

"Sister Bingbing is very busy, so of course she works harder than us," Xu Jingxing said with a smile.

Fan Bingbing rolled her eyes at Xu Jingxing and didn't continue the topic. "What are your plans for the future?"

"Join Director Huang's team?" Xu Jingxing was a little confused. Why was Fan Bingbing asking a question she already knew the answer to?

"Are you stupid?" Fan Bingbing was amused by Xu Jingxing's words. "I still have more than a month before I finish filming here, so the filming can only start after I finish here."

"That's why I asked you what your plans are for this free time?"

Xu Jingxing thought Fan Bingbing was asking him about official business, but he didn't expect her to ask about personal matters.

In fact, he had already made plans. Zhang Jiani's competition was nearing its end, and he was preparing to go to Xiangnan to accompany her to the final competition.

It's almost the end of the semester at school. By the time Zhang Jiani finishes her competition, Tang Yan's drama will probably be wrapped up too. The two of them can then go back to school together to handle some end-of-semester matters.

And then there's Liu Shishi, who's been talking on the phone with Xu Jingxing a lot these past few nights and has been waiting for him in the capital. Xu Jingxing naturally has to make time to spend with her.

It seems I must visit Luo Zhixiang at Peninsula University sometime in the future to learn from his experience and ask him how to become an excellent time management master.

"I'm going back to school soon. Final exams are coming up, and there are a lot of things I need to take care of," Xu Jingxing replied.

"I almost forgot you're still a student." Fan Bingbing took the water her assistant handed her and gave Xu Jingxing a bottle. "I'll probably be going to the capital for a brand launch event. You can come with me to the film set then."

"Then I'll have to trouble you again, Sister Bingbing."

As the two were talking, the assistant director's voice came from behind the monitor:

"All departments, prepare!"

The last scene was a highly emotional one. After saying goodbye to Fan Bingbing, Xu Jingxing went to the side alone to begin preparing for the scene.

After a while, Xu Jingxing's eyes began to show a mixture of anger, humiliation, and helplessness.

"Next shot, Boyi Kao goes to his death. All departments, prepare yourselves, action!"

The stage manager claps the clapperboard.

Xu Jingxing stood in the main hall, facing the assembled officials, as well as the high and mighty King Zhou and Daji. His eyes no longer held any attachment to life or fear of death.

He spoke slowly:

"Bo Yikao is willing to demonstrate his skills on the spot to make up for the mistake of presenting the treasure."

He sat down in front of the guqin and began to stroke it with both hands.

His gaze was fixed on King Zhou, who sat in the center of the hall, as he played the zither and spoke:

"May the king distance himself from lust and restore order to the established order."

"When the world is at peace, the Empress should be deposed immediately;"

"The evil influence vanished, and the feudal lords submitted in joy."

"By abstaining from licentiousness, the nation will enjoy peace and prosperity."

"Loyal and devoted, I fear not even ten thousand deaths;"

He stood up, glaring angrily at Daji sitting beside King Zhou, "May Daji be condemned and her name be etched in history!"

After saying that, he stomped on and smashed the guqin in front of him.

"Card!"

Jin Guozhao's voice came through.

"Not bad, not bad."

Jin Guozhao stood up, clapping as he said, "Congratulations to Xu Jingxing on successfully wrapping up filming."

Then, a staff member came over carrying a bouquet of flowers.

"Congratulations to Teacher Xu on wrapping up filming."

The audience erupted in applause.

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