Chapter 1802: Chapter 1802: Rising Star (4)

Chuzheng changed into her outfit and finished her makeup while they were still dealing with NGs over there. She sat playing with her phone, finding it rather dull, and got up to head over to the set.

Chuzheng found a spot to stand, watching the main actor awkwardly act against thin air.

The lead was a rising young star, Yang Kaige, known from a singing show. As for his acting... without that face, probably no one would watch.

Of course, since this is a youth drama, a good-looking face is enough, as long as it’s not forcibly bad, people will watch.

"Some people have no talent but act high and mighty, making the whole crew wait as if they’re a big star."

Shen Qingman came over from the other side, hugging a heater, looking for trouble with Chuzheng directly.

Yesterday, her assistant was pushed into the water by this wretched girl, and today, she is still in the hospital on an IV.

Yet, this wretched girl looks fine and has the audacity to show up, which makes Shen Qingman furious.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Shen Qingman felt uncomfortable under Chuzheng’s gaze, glared with her beautiful eyes, and puffed out her chest, trying to overpower Chuzheng with her presence.

Chuzheng’s makeup was the same as before, so Shen Qingman only felt that Chuzheng’s aura had changed but couldn’t see any difference in that face.

Shen Qingman wore a down jacket over her school uniform, which unfortunately didn’t suit her appearance. The uniform looked a bit small, and Chuzheng was worried for her. What if the buttons popped?

Chuzheng spoke leisurely: "It’s a pity there’s no pool to serve you today."

Shen Qingman’s expression changed abruptly: "What did you say?"

"If your ears have problems, I suggest you get them checked at ENT." Shen Qingman had no good intention speaking with her, so Chuzheng naturally did not show courtesy.

Shen Qingman gritted her teeth: "Is this your attitude toward someone senior?"

Chuzheng crossed her arms, looking fearless: "Yeah, what do you want to do? Hit me!"

"Teacher Shen Qingman, it’s your turn!"

The director was quite angry earlier because Chuzheng hadn’t arrived, and Shen Qingman did not dare offend the director, quickly responding.

As she left, she didn’t forget to leave a taunt: "You just wait!"

Chuzheng remained indifferent. Like I’m scared of you.

-

The scene wrapped up, and there was a ten-minute break, after which they would start shooting the last scene for Chuzheng’s character—jumping off a building.

Yes, they were filming on the school rooftop now.

Standing high up, one could even see the students on the playground below, like ants.

Chuzheng followed the director’s instructions and stood on the rooftop.

This segment didn’t have many shots or lines for her; all she had to do was jump off.

There was another story below the rooftop, with cushions underneath, so no need for wiring.

"Everyone in place!"

Someone shouted into a megaphone.

Upon hearing the start, Chuzheng lifted her foot and stepped onto the rooftop. Her action was so swift, more like a general going into battle than a student attempting suicide.

"Cut!"

The director indeed immediately called cut.

The megaphone blared at Chuzheng with a roar: "What’s wrong with you? You’re jumping off a building, not going on a mission. Heavy, sad, understand?"

Chuzheng: "..."

Not really.

Shen Qingman sneered sarcastically on the side. What kind of acting can an extra do?

People were used to frequent NGs when shooting scenes with extras. It was only the first take, nothing unusual.

"Once more." The director shouted, letting people reset.

Chuzheng jumped and returned to her original position.

When the director called action, Chuzheng wasn’t as fast as before, slowing down her pace.

But the director still called cut: "What’s wrong with your expression..."

"I’m dying, you want me to smile?" Chuzheng interrupted him before he finished shouting.

The director didn’t expect Chuzheng to talk back, and so he blanked out, standing there for several seconds.

The expressions on his face changed multiple times, eventually with a thud, he slammed the table: "Again! Make your expression heavier!"

Chuzheng felt she wasn’t suited to act in such scenes.

She should play roles where she could go into battle, or lead her men to fame and fortune.

This kind of role was too difficult for her.

This was just making things hard for her.

But a girl can’t say she can’t, so after several failed attempts, Chuzheng barely passed.

Shen Qingman stood on the outside, coldly laughing as she saw Chuzheng come out: "Your acting is a joke; performing like this, why stay in the entertainment industry? If I were you, I’d have no face to meet people."

When the makeup artist and another person came over, they happened to hear this.

Both stood still, waiting for Shen Qingman to finish her arrogant speech before going over to Chuzheng, offering tea and water, bowing and scraping, amusing the other crew members.

Did someone put them under a spell?

Does beauty work for girls too?

Chuzheng’s scene was a wrap, and as usual, someone gave her a red envelope, which she casually tucked into her pocket, not rushing to leave.

Now they were filming Shen Qingman and the male lead’s scene, and Chuzheng watched for a while from outside. When Shen Qingman and the male lead Yang Kaige were pulling and tugging at each other, Yang Kaige merely pushed her a little, and Shen Qingman dramatically fell to the ground.

Landing on her bottom...

Yang Kaige looked at his hand in shock and quickly apologized: "Sorry, sorry, I didn’t control my strength."

Shen Qingman didn’t get angry at Yang Kaige, only got up with a pale face.

What followed was Shen Qingman’s main act, a variety of falls.

Yang Kaige thought it was his fault the first two times, but he confirmed that he didn’t use any force, yet Shen Qingman still fell?

Yang Kaige’s gaze towards Shen Qingman turned odd. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Keep falling, Shen Qingman!

Chuzheng watched from the outside for a while until Shen Qingman’s patience wore thin, then she left quietly.

Before leaving, she even paid someone to take good care of Shen Qingman in the future.

[Miss, isn’t it nice to have money? You don’t even need to do anything yourself!]

"If I did it myself, Shen Qingman would already be begging for mercy."

[...]

King’s Account crashed.

[Main task: Please Miss complete shopping at twenty luxury stores in Mingsheng Mall within an hour, buying no less than three items from each.]

King’s Account even thoughtfully listed a slew of names for Chuzheng to reference.

Chuzheng: "..."

-

"Miss Qin, you’re back..."

The butler glanced at the bags printed with luxury brand logos in Chuzheng’s hands, murmuring inwardly, wasn’t Qin Family supposed to have cut off Miss Qin’s financial source?

How could she still go on shopping sprees?

But that wasn’t his concern.

"Miss Qin, should I help you take them to your room?"

With someone offering help, Chuzheng immediately handed them over.

"Is your sir at home?"

"Sir is not home." The butler replied respectfully.

Chuzheng: "..."

Alright.

The butler carried the bags upstairs, categorizing and placing each item into different cabinets.

This room was mostly empty, now filled with these items, it seemed to bring a bit of life.