novellhall Chapter 5: Call Sister Meng if you need anything! Otherwise, call Meng Ziyi!
Chapter 5: Call Sister Meng if you need anything! Otherwise, call Meng Ziyi!
Meng Ziyi vowed not to be friends with Han Xian, but remembering the purpose of her visit, she was still unwilling to leave just like that.
She poked Han Xian's shoulder and scoffed, "Hey, am I not your sister?"
Han Xian blinked. "First, I'm not called 'Hey,' I'm called Han Xian. Second, although I call you Sister Meng, we'll have to check your ID card and household registration to see who's the older sister and who's the older brother."
Meng Ziyi's face darkened. She picked up the two hot dishes and turned to leave. "When you were begging me this morning, you called me Sister Meng. Now that you're in a higher position, you expect me to call you Brother? You've got some nerve! I'll remember you, Han Xian!"
"Wait, I was wrong! I was wrong, okay?"
Seeing that Meng Ziyi was really angry, Han Xian hurriedly grabbed her sleeve to apologize, feeling a slight chill on his fingertips.
Her slender, fair hands were soft, delicate, and long, but they were icy cold, just like the resentment in Meng Ziyi's heart.
Meng Ziyi turned halfway around and glanced at Han Xian sideways. "What did you do wrong?"
Han Xiansong loosened his grip, glanced at the two hot dishes in front of him, and blinked rapidly, "Everything's wrong!"
Regardless of whether he was right or wrong, he had to admit his mistake for the sake of his favorite braised pork and sweet and sour pork!
snort!
Meng Ziyi snorted and turned halfway around to show that she was still angry. "Since you're wrong, then help me with the acting. Tell me how to play a personal maid well. If you do a good job, I'll forgive you."
Han Xian was stunned. "I'll give you acting instructions? Sister, have you forgotten that I'm just an extra, and today is my first time being an extra? If anyone should be giving instructions, it should be you giving me them, right?"
Meng Ziyi frowned slightly, staring suspiciously at Han Xian's charming eyes. "But Director Cheng praised your acting skills, and he even said that if I don't understand something, he can ask you."
Han Xian was completely stunned. "Me? Good acting skills? From the moment I joined the crew until now, all I've done is play a motionless corpse, okay? This counts as good acting skills? Is Director Cheng's brain... umm?"
Meng Ziyi didn't say anything, but her eyes conveyed the same meaning as Han Xian's—Director Cheng had lost his mind, been kicked by a donkey, or had his brain caught in a door.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have said such nonsense that no one would believe.
"Forget it! I'll just focus on how to play the role of a personal maid well!"
The two stared at each other for a few seconds. Meng Ziyi couldn't bear the deep affection in Han Xian's peach blossom eyes, so she sighed helplessly and put down the two hot dishes.
Since Han Xian couldn't help, she had to rely on herself.
No matter what, she has studied acting at the Beijing Film Academy for two years, so she refuses to believe she can't play a personal maid well!
"Wait! Perhaps... I have a way to help you!"
Han Xian pulled Meng Ziyi back again.
He can't act, but he can fool people!
Having watched so many movies and TV shows, even if I can't act it out, I can still offer some critiques!
And the personal maid...
Han Xian glanced down at the delicate, orchid-like fingers of his left hand and involuntarily shuddered.
Forget it, he'd rather think of a similar study companion, at least a man!
Noticing Han Xian retract his delicate, effeminate gestures, Meng Ziyi's lips curved into a smile. "What way do you have to help me?"
Han Xian asked, "What's the background/character setting of the personal maid you're playing?"
Meng Ziyi casually said, "Shi Yan is the personal maid of the female lead, Xiahou Qingyi. Although they are mistress and servant, they are as close as sisters. She has risked her life to protect Xiahou Qingyi many times when she was in danger. She is simple, kind, quirky, and righteous."
Hey!
Han Xian raised an eyebrow. "Your personal maid persona is quite good. You'll definitely gain a lot of fans after the drama airs."
For actors who want to become famous, the character they portray is very important.
They either have to be likable or turn into a crazy, beautiful woman by turning evil.
Given Meng Ziyi's current situation, playing likable roles would be more beneficial for increasing her fan base.
It would be better if she improved her acting skills later, became famous for her controversial roles, and then played a crazy beauty.
Meng Ziyi smiled faintly, "It's alright."
Shi Yan's character wasn't originally designed to be this good.
But since she brought her own investment to the production, Shi Yan's character became more appealing, and she got more screen time.
Of course, there was no need to tell Han Xian these things.
Han Xian thought about the characters of study companions in the movies and TV dramas he had watched, and after pondering for a while, he explained to Meng Ziyi, "The relationship between your personal maid and the female lead is actually similar to the relationship between you and your best friend."
Meng Ziyi was taken aback. "Why do you say that?"
Han Xian said seriously, "Your personality is just like Shi Yan's: simple, kind, quirky, and loyal. Am I right?"
"You guessed right!"
"You and your best friend must be as close as sisters. If your best friend were in danger, you would definitely risk your life to protect her, right?"
"meeting!"
"So... do you know how to play a personal maid now?"
"I understand!"
Meng Ziyi suddenly realized, and the image of a beautiful girl flashed into her mind—Chen Yao.
On her first day of school, she injured her wrist, and it was Yao Mei who helped her carry her luggage and make her bed.
She and Yao were lucky enough to be assigned to the same class and even lived in the same dormitory room, their beds next to each other. After a few days of getting to know each other, they got along very well and quickly became best friends.
She and Yao lived, ate, and studied together. They even held hands when they went to the bathroom, tacitly acknowledging each other as half-sisters.
If you imagine Lin Run'er as Yao Mei, she could definitely give a natural performance!
Thinking of this, Meng Ziyi patted Han Xian on the shoulder and said casually, "Thanks, Han Xian! If you ever need anything, just call me, and I'll help you right away!"
Han Xian cupped his hands in thanks, "Then I thank you in advance, Sister Meng."
"You're welcome, I'm leaving now."
This Han Xian... is amazing!
The assistant, Yuanyuan, who had been silent all along, glanced at Han Xian and then followed Meng Ziyi.
I have a feeling that Sister Meng was fooled by Han Xian.
But she had no evidence.
Watching Meng Ziyi leave excitedly, Han Xian shook his head speechlessly.
No wonder she's called the silly beauty Meng Ziyi; with that level of intelligence, she's already crippled!
But who cares? Eating is the most important thing in the world!
Ugh~
Sweet and sour pork, fragrant and tender braised pork!
good to eat!
……
in the afternoon.
On the set of "God of War Zhao Zilong".
When Director Cheng was explaining the scene to Meng Ziyi, he said a few more words, which were quite profound and had a hint of admonition.
He knew that Meng Ziyi had brought her own investment to the production, but bringing investment to the production meant she wasn't a producer who was contributing a large sum of money.
Meng Ziyi's acting skills may not be very good, but she cannot be irresponsible in her acting.
If she acts haphazardly, he will reduce Meng Ziyi's screen time.
Meng Ziyi understood, but pursed her pink lips and remained silent.
Han Xian's explanation gave her a lot of confidence, but having confidence doesn't mean you can actually perform it.
We'll have to wait and see what happens.
Soon, the first scene of the afternoon began filming, and Meng Ziyi's performance surprised Director Cheng and the crew.
Meng Ziyi, who had several NGs in the morning, suddenly seemed to have a breakthrough and had very few NGs in several takes, and these NGs had nothing to do with Meng Ziyi.
She stood next to the female lead and acted very naturally, delivering her lines clearly. Overall, she had the natural feel that the director needed.
This kind of perfectly timed performance is not something a second-year student at the Beijing Film Academy could produce; it would take at least five or six years of dedicated acting experience in film and television dramas to achieve.
Director Cheng smiled and praised him a few times, and the staff next to him also applauded and exclaimed in admiration.
"Meng Ziyi, you acted well, keep up the good work."
"Wow, Meng Ziyi is amazing! No wonder she's from the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy!"
"Thank you, Director Cheng! Thank you, everyone."
Meng Ziyi thanked him triumphantly, Han Xian's handsome face appearing before her eyes.
Not only is he handsome, but he also knows a lot. He explained how to act to her in just a few words. This guy's future achievements are limitless!
She needs to take good care of him these next few days!
When he becomes more powerful in the future, he should be able to protect her, right?
They're both from Northeast China, so Han Xian must be loyal to his country, right?
Assistant Yuanyuan whispered, "Sister Meng, Brother Han Xian is amazing!"
Meng Ziyi smiled faintly, "I knew he was capable all along!"
Assistant Yuanyuan: "..."
Look at how smug you are!
I shouldn't have praised Han Xian!
Knew it!
Director Cheng, behind the monitor, turned around and looked at Han Xian not far away, a slight smile curving his lips.
He asked Meng Ziyi to ask Han Xian how to play Shi Yan well, just to test whether Han Xian's performance as a corpse was as he guessed.
We can now draw a conclusion.
This Han Xian is either born to be an actor, or God seems to be feeding him that talent.
Either Han Xian studied acting in private!
Regardless of which one it is, Han Xian's future is limitless, so it's definitely the right thing to do to befriend him now!
"..."
Noticing the strange expressions on everyone's faces, Han Xian curled the corners of his mouth slightly, but the smile was fleeting.
Being a mascot who just loafs around and waits to die isn't easy. With so many eyes watching, you can't do it without a shameless bottom line and a lot of confidence.
And he actually did it, and did it very well.
Some people are probably starting to imagine a network of connections that doesn't even exist behind him.
There's a saying that's very true—it's not scary to overthink, what's scary is when people overthink!
……
night.
Han Xian received his 120 yuan extra fee and 20 yuan corpse red envelope money.
One hundred and forty yuan, sixty yuan less than the two hundred yuan I earned this morning by relying on my looks.
In comparison, it's easier to make a living based on one's looks. He doesn't even need to lie down to sleep; a strong wind will just slap his face!
Han Xian was sighing when he turned around and saw Meng Ziyi, who appeared and disappeared like a ghost, with her female assistant, Sister Yuanyuan, next to her.
Seeing the red envelope in Han Xian's hand, Meng Ziyi smiled brightly, "You got paid? Congratulations!"
Han Xian chuckled and shook the corpse-themed red envelope. "I'd like to go get some barbecue and use this twenty-yuan red envelope while I'm at it. Want to come?"
Meng Ziyi smiled gently, her eyes glistening with tears, "Of course I'll go! But if you spend these twenty yuan, the barbecue is on me."
Han Xian chuckled, "You helped me get into the crew, so I should be treating you to barbecue. How could I let you spend money?"
Meng Ziyi smiled charmingly, "But your explanations of the characters and the plays have been a great help to me. You can ask Sister Yuanyuan if you don't believe me."
The female assistant who came along nodded repeatedly, "This afternoon, Sister Meng basically nailed all her scenes in one take, and Director Cheng praised her acting."
Han Xian suddenly realized, "Then this meal is on me, and the next one is on you."
Meng Ziyi shook her head, "No! This meal is on me, but you can treat me next time!"
"But……"
"No buts! It's settled then! Let's go!"
Meng Ziyi waved her hand, looking dashing and cool with her carefree demeanor!
Ok……
Han Xian felt that any pretty girl who could make him "live off his wife" could be described as dashing and handsome!